Bioactive Live Q&A

This week we want to slow down and take some questions from the community as our guide for the discussion. While we don't have questions, we will run through updates and housekeeping things that we are working on in our gardens. Questions Include: What crosses does OKCalyxx have in his backyard? How do I get rid of snails in my garden? Composting and Compost Teas with insect Frass WIll a JLF on fr...

This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Andrew Maltby of Benemite (@Biotactics on instagram) to learn more about predatory mites like: Neoseiulus Californicus, Neoseiulus Fallacis, Galendromus Occidentalis and Persimilis. Benemite is one of the only US based insectaries providing the most effective predatory mites because they're bred and fed only their target prey: spider mites. Topics...

This week Kevin and Bryan will be discussing beneficial insects that can be identified and embraced in your outdoor cannabis and vegetable gardens/no-till grow. We hope you can join us and drop a question in! Check out our websites: http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com

This week Conner AKA Terp Wizard (@terp_wizard) joins us to discuss pheno hunting both indoors and outdoors for Hash and unique terpene profiles. We are looking forward to taking questions from the community and learning more about the practices and techniques that make Terp Wizard such a powerhouse in the Hash Community. Topics Discussed: 1. Ways to express loud terpenes using alpaca manure and o...

This week Conner AKA Terp Wizard (@terp_wizard) joins us to discuss pheno hunting both indoors and outdoors for Hash and unique terpene profiles. We are looking forward to taking questions from the community and learning more about the practices and techniques that make Terp Wizard such a powerhouse in the Hash Community. Topics Discussed: 1. Ways to express loud terpenes using alpaca manure and o...

This week Conner AKA Terp Wizard (@terp_wizard) joins us to discuss pheno hunting both indoors and outdoors for Hash and unique terpene profiles. We are looking forward to taking questions from the community and learning more about the practices and techniques that make Terp Wizard such a powerhouse in the Hash Community. T opics Discussed: 1. Ways to express loud terpenes using alpaca manure and...

Staying in line with the summer cannabis growing season, we will be talking about using yard waste, defoliation, other plants and collected goods to make Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) and Fermented Plant Extracts(FPE). We will be digging into other ways to get ahead during this time of extended vegetative growth and be prepared when transition starts and your plants are ready to flower. Join us live...

The plants do most of the hard work by growing themselves, but there are a host of things you can do to support your cannabis plants for the best possible transition into the long and arduous late summer months of flowering. Tune in tonight at 9pm Join us live at 9pm est Friday Night! Check out our websites: http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com

This week we are going to go through the planning and implementation of regenerative practices on a new piece of property. Bringing soil health to a new property not only brings new opportunity for agriculture, it also improves the quality of everything around, including your life. J Join us live every Friday Night at 9pm EST (8pm CST, 7pm MST) Check out our websites: http://www.mibeneficials.com...

Kevin and Bryan go over techniques for remediating the soil on your land, using natural methods of Bioremediation. Understanding the power of microbes, hyper-accumulators and dynamic accumulators can help you achieve remediated farm soil.

This week we are talking about keeping your garden flourishing in the early summer time utilizing Natural Farming and Jadam principles to save MONEY. Throw your question in this week! Soil maintenance: (what I’m doing to keep my gardens healthy) Using Inputs Green manures Top dressing Keep soil watered Keep soil covered Keep the roots Plants maintenance: (how I train, prune, manipulate the plant)...

This week we are joined by Chase from CKP Reptiles, who is an expert in breeding healthy crested geckos, white tree frogs and pythons. We talk about different food options, dietary needs and environmental conditions that are necessary to successfully raise and breed Crested Geckos as well as Bearded Dragons. We also discuss the ease of running a Bioactive enclosure, even on a commercial breeding s...

This week Bryan and Kevin will be talking about setting up a Bioactive Bearded Dragon Enclosure. From soup to nuts including questions like: 1. What is a bioactive enclosure and why is it beneficial for bearded dragons? 2. What substrate should be used in a bioactive bearded dragon enclosure? 3. How do you set up a bioactive enclosure for a bearded dragon? 4. What plants are safe to use in a bioac...

This week we will be running through some options for composting and hopefully dig into some advanced principles. Topics to discuss: 1. What materials can be composted? 2. How long does it take for compost to be ready for use? 3. What are the benefits of composting? 4. Can meat and dairy products be composted? 5. How can I start composting at home? 6. What is the difference between hot composting...

This week we get the opportunity to discuss how Marco (From Microbes by Marco and @Marco_is_growing) uses his pond to benefit his garden and further close the loop on his property. We intend to get into the following questions: 1. What types of plants are best suited for a pond in regenerative gardening? 2. How can I maintain the water quality in my pond to support a healthy ecosystem? 3. What rol...

This week we are going into the wild world of Springtails (Collembola)! Many people know there are Springtails in healthy soils, but did you know there are different springtails available that are ideal for different soil and environmental conditions? From tropical to temperate to arid species we are going to dig into some of the amazing species that are available at MIBeneficials.com and how they...

This week we will be continuing the conversation about Natural Farming and IMO 4 and 5. Questions covered will include: Is making IMO3 the only way to have IMO3? Is IMO3 required for IMO4? What’s the use of IMO4 for? Are there different types of IMO4? Do you use more inputs when making IMO4? Is making IMO4 the only way to have IMO4? Hope you can join us LIVE at 9pm est right here on YOUTUBE

Tonight's episode is a continuation of our talk with Kevin (OKCalyxx) about Natural Farming; inputs, practices and more Alternative Ways of Collection IMO 1 (besides using a traditional collection box) Storing and making IMO2 Ways to make IMO3 without using IMO2 Best materials for making IMO3 and what materials need to be sourced from a store Cooking IMO3 - how to check temperatures, how to adjust...

This week Mark from @MIBeneficials will be going deep into breeding rove beetles for continued success. It can be a simple process, but it certainly comes with nuisances that can hold you back from your true potential in rearing them. We look forward to fielding your questions and can't wait to explore these questions: Breeding Rove Beetles Q&A 1. Overview of Rove Beetles 1. What Are They? 2....

Show Topics INTRO 1. What is No Till? 2. What is Tillage? 3. What’s the importance of No Till? 4. Do you ever till a No Till? 5. Are there different No Till Styles? (Styles of No Till) 6. What are things to consider when creating a no till? (Placement Concepts) Styles of No Till Never Till Low Till Shovel Till Animal Till Double Dig Raised Beds Heugalkulture Soil layer/lasagna DMC Deep Mulch Compo...

This week we are having Outdoor No-Till Part 2 where we go over the challenges and concerns that we have had to face through experience in the garden. Including: -Avoiding mistakes (planting too early, plants re-vegging, stunted growth, over doing natural inputs, etc) -Considerations for placement of your garden (neighbors, sunlight, security, etc) -Dealing with unforeseen complications in your gr...

This week we will discuss best practices and approaches when it comes to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in your No-Till garden. The methods we discuss and use are organic, low-stress and practical. We run through: Planning and preparing for the obstacles ahead Powdery Mildew; how to avoid it, how to deal with it Aphids and Root Aphids; how to identify, how to manage, how to cope with them Thrips...

This week we get to pick the brain of Chris from Country Roots Ltd. which is a farm in Michigan, dedicated to growing, hunting and foraging for their own ingredients for the organic inputs they make and sell. Chris is a wealth of knowledge and we look forward to catching up!

This week we get to chat with Ross from Hyphagrown; a commercial No-Till operation out of Northern Michigan. This company has been successfully operating vertical raised beds, running No-Till, on factory racking systems for years. They are active in their efforts to reduce the operations carbon footprint by re-purposing dehumidification water, composting their 'waste' products and recycling things...

This week we get into foundational information of Jadam and Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Some questions covered this week: 1. What does IMO and EMO stand for? 2. Can you explain the IMO Levels (1-5) and explain their purpose? 3. Does Jadam have IMO Levels (1-5)? Some Resources in Tonights Show: 1. Better Understanding IMO 1-4 : https://www.ecofarmingdaily.com/build-soil/biological-inoculants-for-...