Gardening

Our gardens are living laboratories for regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles. These protocols guide our cultivation practices, water management, and integration of technology with natural systems.

Overview

Gardening at Liminal Village goes beyond food production—it's about healing the soil, supporting biodiversity, and demonstrating sustainable cultivation methods. Whether you're an experienced gardener or learning for the first time, these protocols help us grow together.

Gardening Protocols

Water Purification

Which water is drinkable and which is not, how outlets are labeled, and the vision for a closed-loop, filtered water system.

Gardening

Maintenance of all the green areas of the property: the yards, olive garden, veggie garden, bio-lake, pond, and more.

Composting

How to manage fresh food waste with the kitchen compost bucket and the burying routine in the upper garden.

Irrigation

An introduction to the whole water system — pond, pump station, and irrigation zones — plus when and how to water.

FarmBot

Our FarmBot automated precision agriculture system, located in the nursery in the olive garden.

Regenerative Principles

Our gardening approach embodies:

• Soil health - Building living soil through composting and minimal disturbance

• Water wisdom - Efficient use and conservation of this precious resource

• Biodiversity - Encouraging diverse plants, insects, and microorganisms

• Closed loops - Recycling nutrients through composting and mulching

• Observation - Learning from nature and adapting our practices

Getting Involved

Ways to participate in garden activities:

• Daily watering and observation

• Composting food scraps

• Planting and harvesting

• Maintaining irrigation systems

• Learning about permaculture

• Experimenting with the FarmBot

Why This Matters

Regenerative gardening:

• Produces nutritious food for the community

• Sequesters carbon and builds soil health

• Demonstrates sustainable agriculture

• Creates habitat for beneficial species

• Connects us with natural cycles

• Provides hands-on learning opportunities

The garden welcomes all skill levels. Ask experienced gardeners for guidance, and don't hesitate to get your hands dirty!