Space Twins Provisions is a no-till growing operation. We are inspired by the tenets of permaculture and regenerative agriculture to steward the land in the most responsible way possible for life to thrive for generations to come. To give you an idea of what all this means, we’ve compiled a list of some of our core practices (but if you really want an exhaustive list, you should contact us and schedule a farm visit!).
No Till
We do not till any of our garden beds. Tilling disrupts the very complex world of mycelium and microbiology that thrives in the soil. These unseen worlds provide countless benefits to the health of our soil and contribute to the nutritional value of the food grown in it. In short, we do not use a tractor to grow food. Reliance on fossil fuels to power machines that destroy our soil and contribute to climate change just don’t make much sense to us, so yeah, we don’t till.
No Sprays
None of our plants receive harsh chemical sprays. We support the growth of our food and health of our soil through additions of compost and organic fertilizers such as fish meal, fish emulsion, bone meal, kelp meal, bat guano, aerated compost tea, etc. Rejecting the use of herbicides and pesticides allows our gardens to maintain healthy microbiology that produces high quality, nutrient-dense foods.
Considering our Sectors + Vectors
When designing the garden layout, we consider the forces of nature that flow through the property and how we can work with them to optimize the life of our animals and plants. The movement of the sun across our valley, for example, dictates the placement of certain plants in certain beds. The movement of wind is another important consideration in our garden design as strong winds often blow through Beaver Valley. The garden beds and orchard trees are oriented along the contours of the property to increase rain water catchment, rather than allowing that water to run freely downhill. Permaculture design challenges us to think holistically about our space and take lessons from nature about how best to manage the land.
Diversity!
Diversity is what keeps nature in proper balance, so we strive to provide a home for a diverse array of plant and animal species on the farm. Inter-planting our garden beds with symbiotic vegetables, herbs, and flowers, for example, not only looks beautiful but also promotes healthy, balanced relationships between the plants, insects, and microbes in those spaces.