Christine Young is a botanist, soil scientist, permaculture designer. She will be comparing conventional management of soil fertility and pest control, and the advantages of transitioning toward a more natural plan. Learn how to adopt systems that use soil biology and beneficial insects to create healthy, pest-controlled, and safe environments for all. Christine will also present examples of case studies from Hawaiian landscapes and allow for “talk story” about individual challenges and experiences. As a lifelong lover of nature and its processes, Christine has enjoyed living in Hawai’i and studying Hawaiian ecology, culture, soils, entomology and plant life. The Community Seed Library is generously supported by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK).

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