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Xavi Kief
Xavi Kief is a writer, researcher, and lifelong learner with their hands in the dirt and their imagination traversing the universe. Seeking always to deepen and integrate their connection with the living planet and its diverse inhabitants, Xavi finds joy by infusing their practical and playful approach to cultivation with a healthy dose of science. They grow food and medicine for their family and community on their NorthEast Coast homestead.
Fungal genetics.

Fungal Genetics Preservation Made Simple
Learn how to retain your strains with regenerative techniques for fungal genetics preservation, from culture storage to spore management.
Wild mushroom walks.

Foraging 101: Exploring Nature for Wild Mushrooms
From legit mycologists to people who are just passionate about mushrooms, foraging for wild food is a fun and rewarding experience. Just ask Xavi Kief.
Using essential tech in the garden.

Using Essential Tech Throughout the Grow for Best Possible Harvests
Garden gadgets can totally impact the quality of your plants! Xavi Kief writes about essential tech to use throughout the season for optimal harvest results.
plant selection

Gardening Is Like Dating: A Guide To Plant Selection
When you think about it, gardening is not all that different from dating. In this article, Xavi Kief shares some tips on plant selection for a successful grow.
What is a holobiont?

Holobionts In The Garden, Explained!
Fermentation enthusiasts have many of us thinking about microbiome health. Xavi Kief explores harvesting holobionts and cultivating healthy bodies.
Mushroom harvests

A Grower’s Guide To Staggering Mushroom Harvests
Growing and eating mushrooms is all the rage these days! Xavi Kief guides us through staggering mushroom harvests so we can enjoy them longer.
Dormant seeds still have potential

Rise And Shine: Accounting For Seed Dormancy And How To Spark Germination
Old seeds still want to sprout; they just might be dormant! Xavi Kief explains seed dormancy and how to wake them up for proper germination.

Calling The Cultivation Dance: The Cycles Take The Square
Who doesn’t love to dance in the garden? In this fun and interesting article, Xavi Kief compares guiding plants through all the growth cycles to square dancing.
Mycelium

How a Topdressing of Easily Accessible Mycelium Can Raise Your Growing Game
Whether you’re growing indoors or out, in containers or the ground, topdressing your garden with mycelium will up your growing game! Xavi Kief explains.