Thanks for sharing this, Mike — such an important and timely topic. For anyone curious about gluten sensitivity, digestion, or how our food interacts with our body, this could be a meaningful watch. 🙌Let’s learn together — drop a comment if something resonates or sparks a question! 📌 Here's @Mike Gagnon's post for easy reference: https://www.skool.com/nature-inspired-living-2560/maybe-why-im-gluten-sensitive

We often hear about companion planting in the vegetable garden—but what happens when we think bigger? When we move from pairing two plants to designing a living guild—a community of plants, fungi, and creatures that support each other in a shared ecosystem? In a food forest, it’s not just about which plants “get along.” It’s about layers, functions, and relationships: - Who fixes nitrogen for the fruit trees? - Who attracts pollinators while repelling pests? - Who provides ground cover to retain moisture and suppress weeds? - Who offers shade, shelter, or nutrients at just the right time? A guild is like a small, self-sustaining village—where every member has a role, and the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. --- ### 🤔 Let’s Explore Together: - Do you have a favourite guild in your garden or food forest? Tell us about the members and how they work together. - Are you dreaming of designing one? What plants or functions do you want to include? - Have you observed surprising partnerships in nature that inspire your planting? Whether it’s a classic “Three Sisters” setup (corn, beans, squash) or a layered perennial guild around an apple tree—share what you’ve grown, what you’ve learned, or what you’re curious to try. Let’s think beyond the veggie bed. Let’s grow communities. 🌿🌼🍂

From reducing waste to growing living soil — how do you compost where you are? When I started in permaculture, I quickly learned: soil life is everything. That led me to experiment with different composting methods — from worm farms in temperate climates to adapted systems in warm environments. Now, I’d love to hear from you: - 🪱 Do you compost at home? (Indoor worm bin, outdoor pile, tumbler, trench composting, etc.) - 🌍 What climate are you in — and how has it shaped your approach? - 🍂 What’s working (or not) in turning scraps into living soil? - 🌿 Have you connected composting to other permaculture principles—like closing loops, observing systems, or stacking functions? Whether you’re just starting, have a balcony bokashi setup, or run a full backyard composting system—every practice counts. Let’s exchange stories, tips, and maybe even troubleshoot together! Drop a note below or share a photo of your setup. Together, we turn waste into wealth—one scrap, one story, one handful of rich soil at a time. 🌱

Yesterday’s warmth and sharing were a beautiful reminder of the peace gratitude brings into our days. Thank you for rooting this space with your presence. Today, let’s gently turn our awareness toward intention. What if gratitude wasn’t only for looking back—but also for planting small seeds of hope and presence for the day ahead? 🌱 Check-in Pause for a minute. With kindness, bring to mind one intention you wish to carry into your day—something simple and heartfelt. It could be moving gently, speaking kindly, listening fully, or just being where you are. 💬 Check-out If you’d like, share your intention below in a few words. No pressure, no judgment—only what feels true in this moment. *Example:* “CHECK-IN... [pause] ... CHECK-OUT: Today, I intend to move with ease and greet others with warmth.” We’re not just reflecting—we’re planting. Together, let’s grow a week grounded in gentleness and presence. Thank you for showing up, just as you are. 🌱✨ @Marama Elizabeth @A. N. @Veronika Hübner

When you hear “Qi Gong,” what comes to mind? Gentle movements? Flowing forms? Energy cultivation? Yes — and also, *it’s so much more.* Inspired by a thoughtful question from @Andrea Petrucci Fiori , I want to invite us to look deeper. Qi Gong isn’t just physical exercise — it is an internal art rooted in awareness, breath, and subtle energy. It’s about: - 🌿 Cultivating Qi (life force) — learning to sense, move, and harmonize energy within. - 🧠 Quieting the mind — shifting from mental chatter to mindful presence. - ❤️ Balancing emotion — releasing what no longer serves, inviting calm and clarity. - 🌍 Connecting with nature — aligning your inner rhythm with the seasons and cycles around you. The movement is just the gateway — the visible part of a much deeper practice. You can sit in stillness, breathe with intention, or simply visualize energy flowing — and still be deeply engaged in Qi Gong. So whether you move or meditate, practice daily or just feel called to explore… This is an invitation to see Qi Gong as a holistic practice for body, mind, and spirit — not just a physical routine. 💭 Where do you feel Qi Gong lives for you — beyond the movement? Share your experience, curiosity, or questions below. Let’s breathe into this together. #QiGong #EnergyPractice #MindBodySpirit #InternalArts #MindfulMovement