Ocyrus Erickson
What We Found Beneath a Struggling Lawn in Dunedin
A Dunedin lawn investigation explores sandy soil, nutrient imbalances, compaction, and recommendations for struggling St. Augustine grass.
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Ocyrus Erickson
The American Fortress Is the American People
What if the greatest defense of our nation isn't found in its military installations, but in the resilience of its communities?
A reflection on community resilience, local food production, distributed energy, and the role of the American people in building a stronger nation.
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Ocyrus Erickson
The Harvest Is Only Half the Story
A healthy harvest is worth celebrating. But soil that can support many harvests to come may be the greater achievement.
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The Opportunity Beneath Our Feet
An Intellectual Shovel for a New Generation
Discover the potential of the land around us and the thinking behind MESA, Terra Preta's environmental intelligence system for more productive, resilient communities.
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Ocyrus Erickson
Our American Soil
Celebrating 250 years of it and far more!
A reflection on America's soil, the lessons of the Dust Bowl, and the importance of rebuilding the land for the next 250 years.
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Natural Erosion Control & Drought Resistant Habitat Installation
Florida Friendly
Follow a Florida backyard transformation from bare, eroding soil to a drought-tolerant pollinator habitat with sunshine mimosa, frog fruit, and pine straw.
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We Feared the Tractor Once, now A.I.
Similarities of the Industrial Revolution and the Digital One
A look at the parallels between agricultural mechanization and artificial intelligence, and how people adapt as technology changes work.
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Junky Plants
Constant Chemical Needs
A look at plants' microbial relationships and how repeated chemical treatments can disrupt the soil systems they depend on.
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When you are ready to look more closely at your landscape, explore soil testing, site-informed planning, or a paid virtual consultation.
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