Description

Objective: Understand how natural systems cycle nutrients and how polyculture principles create stability.

1.1 Principles of Natural Cycling: Nitrogen cycle, carbon-to-nitrogen ratios, and organic matter decomposition.
1.2 Polyculture vs. Monoculture: Companion planting, beneficial insect habitat, and disease suppression through diversity.
1.3 Water & Soil Health Basics: Rainwater harvesting, soil microbiology, and pH dynamics.

Practicum: Building a multi-tier garden bed (e.g., hügelkultur or layered polyculture grow bed) and observing soil/water interactions.