With several years of unpredictable weather and extremes outside of the climate we would expect. Some tree lines may suffer losses and need gaps filled, I've been thinking about annual plants that may do that job, and in this year's drought, amaranth with it's love of heat and quick growing, fleshy stems and has been and indispensable. Are there any other gap fillers that may help in needy times.?

Hey everyone ! I've finally figured out what I want to do with this platform. It will remain free to use, but I'm excited to announce that I'm working on several courses and resources that will help fund my work and allow me to dedicate more time to it. These will be available through one-time purchases for the most part. What I'm currently working on (in order) 1 - The Syntropic Paradigm Course A foundational course that dives deep into the philosophy and principles behind regenerative agriculture. -60 short video lessons (around 5 minutes each) -Available in both video and eBook format (eBook will be cheaper) -An encyclopedia of real-world applications of the philosophy (practical examples and counter-examples) 2 - Stratification Course A systematic and applied course on how to get the most out of stratifying your systems. -Approximately 10 videos -20–30 minutes each -Practical and detailed -Focused on real-world implementation and design, not pure theory but good practice. 3 - Mediterranean Plant Database A detailed plant database built specifically for Mediterranean climates (from semi-arid to wet) -Launching initially with around 50 plants -Expanded gradually through regular updates (already have 350 species listed) -Including support species, crops, ornamentals, and climbing plants -Detailed information on functions, management, ecology, and uses 4 - Food Forestry Tools Course A practical course covering essential food forestry tools and how to use them effectively. 5 - Seed Shop A small seed shop focused on Mediterranean support species. Planned offerings: -Acacia saligna (already started, 5 EURO/100 seeds) -Physalis -Up to around 10 species 6 - Consultancies I'm also beginning to offer consultancy services. This summer: I've already completed my first consultancy, two more are already planned for July, and around four additional people have expressed interest ! If you're interested, feel free to get in touch. Extra details The paid courses will be available through the Mini Courses section of the platform.