The Soil Matters With Leighton Morrison

Matthew Trumm

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Jul 12, 2025
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Matthew Trumm
Matthew Trumm, a permaculture educator and landscape contractor from Oroville, California, shares his journey of pioneering local initiatives like Treetop Permaculture. He discusses the impact of wildfires on community resilience and the importance of moisture management in sustainable practices. Matthew highlights innovative school garden programs that teach children about composting and soil health, fostering a connection with nature. He emphasizes patience and adaptability in permaculture, advocating for deeper understanding in regenerative practices.
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Choose Perennials And Kid-Friendly Plants

  • Design school gardens around perennial systems and winter or early-ripening crops to reduce summer maintenance gaps.
  • Prioritize fun, easy-to-eat plants like strawberries and thornless berries to engage children and lower inputs.
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Place Gardens For Easy Use And Low Maintenance

  • Do retrofit garden placement: put annuals close to classrooms and gates and perennials further away to reduce energy and increase use.
  • Install drip irrigation early to cut maintenance and avoid relying on hand-watering volunteers.
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Make An Ambient Compost Reservoir

  • Build an ambient compost reserve with double brown material to stabilize kitchen scraps and landscape waste.
  • Use that reserve as inoculum for an annual thermal compost activity with students to teach the soil food web.
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