Soil Regeneration & Biology
The science of building living, productive soil in South Africa. This pillar page explores the biological systems that turn "dirt" into a thriving nutrient factory—from fungal networks to the "Nuclear" Trench Method.
The Soil Food Web
Living soil is an ecosystem, not just a chemical medium. At the Evergreen Hideout, we focus on feeding the microbes so they can feed the plants. When you use synthetic fertilizers, you bypass this system and eventually kill it. We aim to restore the underground economy of bacteria and fungi.
Soil Field Reports: Technical Manuals
Access our deep-dive guides for restoring and maintaining soil health in local conditions:
Foundational Methods
- The Trench Method: Engineering Deep Fertility
- From Compaction to Life: Transitioning to No-Dig
- How to Identify Your Soil Type Without a Lab
Biological Inoculants & Composting
- 18-Day Hot Compost: The Aerobic Method
- The Hideout Guide to DIY Worm Farming
- The Underground Network: Supporting Mycorrhizae
Mineral & Nutrient Management
The Trench Method
In heavy clay regions like Soshanguve, surface gardening often fails due to compaction and heat. We use deep-earth interventions to fix this permanently. See our Technical Trench Manual for the exact layering process.
Master the 6 Pillars of the Evergreen Hideout
Soil health is the foundation. Connect your success to our other mastery guides: