🌿 The Secret to a Thriving Garden: Diversity!


Hi Reader,

Imagine walking through a garden where pollinators hum, fruit trees thrive, and every plant plays a role in the ecosystem. This isn’t just a dream—it’s how nature works when we embrace diversity.
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Diversity is God’s design—from the vast ecosystems of rainforests to the unique plants thriving in your backyard. The more diverse your garden, the more resilient, productive, and balanced it becomes. 🌍
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Yet, 94% of seed diversity has disappeared in the last century—and when we grow the same crops year after year, we risk pest invasions, soil depletion, and weaker harvests. The solution? Planting a garden that mirrors nature’s variety!
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That’s exactly what we’re exploring in our new blog + video on Building Diversity in Your Garden.

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🌱 Learn How to Increase Diversity in Your Garden

🌳 Fill in the Gaps – Instead of bare soil, plant pollinators, nitrogen-fixers, or ground covers to support your main crops.
🌾 Let Weeds Teach You – Many weeds are indicators of soil health—some even provide natural mulch and aeration.
🥕 Balance Your Harvest – Grow crops at different heights: fruiting plants, leafy greens, and root crops in the same bed.
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By working with nature’s design instead of against it, you create an ecosystem that thrives effortlessly.

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P.S.
If you’re ready to put these ideas into action, join me for two upcoming workshops one of which is tomorrow:
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📅 March 5 (Free Online!): 🌱 The 10 Forgotten Steps of Organic Gardening – Learn overlooked organic techniques & get a free workbook! Register Here​
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📅 March 22 (In-Person & Livestreamed!): 🌳 Build A Guild at Bethany Farm – Learn how to design plant communities that support each other & take home seeds you’ve started! Reserve Your Spot Here​
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🌿 Diversity is the key to thriving gardens, strong communities, and healthier ecosystems. What is one way you’re adding more diversity to your garden this season? Reply and let us know!

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Grow Abundantly,
🌿 Nicky and Dave

Dave & Nicky Schauder

Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden

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