One farm owner on TikTok just showed the internet what it looks like when someone determined to improve the land spends three years doing it.
"Three years and lots of work got us here — not lots of money, but drive and desire!" said Blossom and Branch Farm (@blossomandbranchfarm), a TikTok creator described as a "regenerative farmer, fifth generation."
@blossomandbranchfarm 3 years and lots of work got us here—not lots of money, but drive and desire! #fyp #garden #gardentok #gardening #gardenwithnature #regenerativeag #flowerfarm #flowergarden #supportlocal ♬ original sound - Blossom and Branch Farm
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that restores health and nutrients to the soil, unlike traditional western farming techniques that use up the land and leave it unfit for growing crops.
Not only is regenerative agriculture better for the land — it's even better for the climate. Scientists have discovered that nutrient-rich, healthy soil is better at soaking up carbon air pollution, which means it could be one factor in cooling down our overheated world.
Plus, it leads to an incredible bounty of food and plants, as Blossom and Branch Farm discovered.
"The transformation of our farm from a grass- and invasive-filled property to food/herbal production, flowers, native plants, prairie, and habitat didn't happen overnight," the creator said. "One small section at a time makes it possible."
The video shows before-and-after shots of many areas around the farm that started as struggling, dry grass but ended up covered in flourishing plants. There are also photos and clips of sheep and dogs enjoying the lush landscape, as well as examples of the harvest, from flowers to apples.
Clearly, this approach has many benefits, and not all of them are visible in the video. Growing native plants means the area will be rich in pollinators that will also help the crops, while a prairie ecosystem helps the area stay cool in summer. Many of these plants take less water to maintain than grass, keeping bills low — and of course, the owners are able to grow their own food, saving even more money and enjoying the physical and mental health benefits.
All in all, it's easy to see why they chose this route for their farm, and the commenters agree.
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If you were to switch from a grass lawn to a more natural option, which of these factors would be your primary motivation?
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Making it look better 🌱 "I so want to do something like this," said one user.
"You're incredible! Keep going!" said another commenter.
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