Larry Hart

Hello,

I was educated as a chemical engineer and led research and development projects. I now apply those skills to habitat restoration and regenerative agriculture on a 34 acre property that had been severely abused before I purchased it in 2021. Located about halfway between Seattle and the Canadian boarder, on the Skagit River, the soil is great alluvial loam that I have been building up with compost and cover crops.  

There were some existing fruit and nut trees and I have been adding many more + a variety of berries (include less common like sea buckthorn, Himalayan honeysuckle, josta, hardy kiwi, goji...) and grapes.  I have several seasonal garden areas - in ground and raised.  I am working to introduce new techniques and plants with a focus on perennials.   I am also working to improve the habitat for wildlife and planted over 6,000 plants last winter for riparian area restoration and established several acres of pollinator meadow with a focus on late season flowers which are a particular need in the area.

I strive to be an educational/motivational example for others. I eat a mostly plant-based diet + free range duck eggs and occasionally salmon.  I produce 80+% of the food I consume and am also donating to friends and the local foodbank.

I am high energy and passionate about all that I do.  In addition to the habitat restoration and agricultural work, I am restoring an early 1900's dairy barn, renovating other structures.  I also enjoy exploring nature areas with my dog, cooking, reading, dabble in art and woodworking, and continue to be a lifelong learner.  I am very nurturing, dedicated to those in my life, very adaptable and compassionate.  At times I may be too intense for some and I do need to work on relaxing more.

Most of my adult life I have been in 3 (serial) committed/monogamous LTR's.  I hope to find a partner that I can spend the rest of my days with.  For me, attraction is dominated by the intellectual and emotional connections.

PS I am also interested in platonic connections with others in the area and also those who may be interested in utilizing some of my land that is currently underutilized.

I dry extra eggplant (and zucchini) to make chips that are great with hummus or other savory dips.  I find this is a great way to make healthy chips and preserve vegetables for winter consumption

Hello Paul,

I would be willing to host a potluck in Sedro Woolley, WA.  If you have potential interest in coming to the area.  I could also post to the Regenerate Cascadia group and see level of interest.  

What are the approximate dates of the trip?

Larry

I have a 34 acre property in Sedro Woolley on the Skagit river.  I have owned the property since 2021 and am doing riparian habitat restoration; pollinator meadow creation; row crop cultivation; restoration of an old orchard; cultivation of new orchard and vineyard areas for fruits, nuts and berries; and starting a food forest area.  I am utilizing less common regenerative techniques (ex: use of coffee chaff and wool; 18' deep mulching) and plants (Ex: perennial kale, hardy kiwi, figs, yacon, mashua, okinawan sweet potatoes, etc).  

I would be interested in sharing experiences and plant materials with others in the area.

I have underutilized portions of the property that I would be willing to have other utilize under a short or long term agreement.  I also would welcome others to spend time on the property to help with ongoing projects and share in the produce.

Hello Michael,

I'm about 3 hours north of you but would welcome a visit if you are up my way.  I am doing habitat restoration and edible planting.  I am short on N but plenty of P&K; so I have been planting clover, fenugreek, faba & fava beans, Austrian winter peas, etc.  Sorghum/Sudan grass hybrids and rye have deep roots and are a good way to accumulate biomass; because they suck up N that encourages the N fixers to do more.  If available try to get wood chips from arborists or lumber mills and manure from horse or dairy people.

I got a free, used garbage disposal and old sink that is working quite well.  You need to feed in a fair amount of water.  You can immediately apply the resulting slurry or put in a drum to settle.