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Celebrate the momentum we've built with the Biodiversity Process by inspiring others to participate on the first of next month.

June 1, 2021 marked two years since the first EoP Biodiversity Process — two dozen times folks around the world worked together to provide this unique and powerful support for their environment. Many of you have shared your interesting and inspirational personal experiences and observations with us on the Question Line, in emails and notes. We love hearing about the changes you're witnessing. And we want all of you to hear these personal perspectives from all around the world.

The newest stories!

"I've done the Biodiversity Process every month since the beginning. The photo is a garden that has filled itself around a few plants that I added. There is a bunny that lives in this garden now. The finches and cardinal birds don't fly away when I enter the area. The bear turned the trash but hasn't stepped into my circle garden, neither do the deer! Pretty amazing!"

"I didn't think I had anything to contribute to this Celebration, but I see that the Process has changed me. After doing the Process for the past nearly a year, I find upon reading it this morning that I can immediately agree with Robin Wall Kimmerer's epiphany that the land loves us ('Epiphany Among the Beans' in Braiding Sweetgrass). Despite participating in many SLGs [soil-less gardens], it is this one tiny act I take monthly — the EoP Biodiversity Process — that allowed me to receive the land's love for me."

"Although my property has felt more centered since I began the process, the record breaking 'Texas Freeze' and how my 'Hill Country' home fared was definitely impacted by the process; on multiple levels. Not only did most of my flora (local fauna also fared well) not freeze, but most of those that did have also rebounded with great enthusiasm. Interestingly, I am also one of the few people who never lost water, electricity, or internet; not saying it was the only factor, but definitely a contributing one. I am most grateful to all elements that made a difficult time easier on all aspects of the environment and it also brings me great joy to see 'nature' as it recovers and rebounds from truly unprecedented environmental stresses. For those of us dealing with our own stresses. It is inspirational." — D.B., Texas, USA

"I have been doing the process for about 1-1/2 years. The plant colors are vibrant. We had a mountain beaver and rabbit problem. I left a lot of weeds for them but they want to eat my nice plants. Last year I sprayed plants with organic deterrent and it helped, but was exhausting because I have a big garden. So this year I noticed a coyote and heard an owl! Yes! We have tons of birds from the bird feeders. A crow likes to live in our yard. Now we have big rats but so far they don't eat my plants and stay outside so I don't mind them. Hopefully food for coyotes and owls."

"I have been doing the EoP biodiversity process for about a year. I've been amazed at the increased abundance around my place. The flowers are so abundant and healthy. My bird population has increased and this time of year they sound so happy, diverse and loud! I just stand there and listen and soak in the beauty and joy of their music. My apple trees had the most blossoms ever this year and lots of different bees pollinating the flowers that I have SO many little apples I will never be able to thin them all. I am grateful to know about and participate in this joyful process."

"I have been doing the process for almost two years on my 20 acres. The changes on my property at first were subtle such as the stream stayed within the banks and I no longer feared flooding like I was always worrying about before during a storm. Then the wildlife seamed more abundant. I see lots more birds. I used to have one or two robins and now I see several hopping about. It's also like the wildlife seem less frantic and when digging into the soil I see lots of worms no matter where I dig. I continue to see improvement every month and I'm not typically that good at noticing subtle changes."

"I've worked with the Garden Workbook as a gut gardener for many years. Only relatively recently did I learn of the EoP Biodiversity Process and I've continued to do it monthly since then. My garden, built just 2 years ago, when we moved from the wild to a small town near a big city, was immensely prolific and I was able to grow enough food to feed us both from spring right into winter for the first time, an aim I've had for years. As I notice the climate changing, I feel as if we are blessed here in our spot by so many small miracles. This spring we've had a lot of moisture, for a change, and many seedlings are thriving in tiny pots awaiting being planted in the greenhouse. A new (for us) kind of mushrooms grew in one of the hugels, and I hope it will support even more growth in the soil of happy microbes of all kinds. There are more worms too and bees, which filled the garden last year with exotic perfumes of all kinds, have already begun to attend the apple blossoms on my grafted and espaliered tree."

"I started doing the process last fall. I've lived on this property on Vancouver Island for 10 yrs. It has a little pink dogwood that has always struggled ... one or two flowers, and then a mildew thing would happen. This year, however, a remarkable change — loads of beautiful pink flowers. First time I've seen it like this! Hopefully no mildew as the summer progresses. (I do give it ETS for Plants.) I have potted lavender and rose next to my door and they are stunning. I was going to replace the lavender 2 years ago because I thought it was getting old, or pot bound or something, but now — huge woody bush completely covered with deep purple flowers and buzzing with bees (who, thankfully, do not come in the door)!"

"When this started two years ago Maui was having very dry spring summer and fall. Our land which was usually quite green and damp was struggling under punishing heat and low humidity. Now two years in, we have what feels like a balancing into rain and mist like there had been traditionally on this side of the island. Greater numbers of birds, new small herbaceous plants sprouted, and an American bullfrog in our koi pond where we only had imported cane toads before are a few of the positive changes. It feels like a new stability has set in. And it has been the best bloom of flowers in quite some time."

"My husband and I have done the EoP Biodiversity Process every single month since you started this. Thank you! We have a peace garden filled with native flowers, and they are thriving and happy!!!"

"Amazing results doing the Process. I missed only one month in the past two years! My veggie garden last year grew so amazing. Tall spinach, arugula, kale. Best garden in years. I will continue this process for as long as I am on the planet!"

"Been doing the process consistently since its inception. Two winters ago a powerful storm swept through our province, toppling huge trees in its wake. There was blown down debris everywhere on all properties, except ours. The neighbours could not believe it — there was no fallen branch around the house. And the one large tree at the bottom of the property that has fallen, landed so perfectly that it could easily be hauled and bucked, providing us with firewood for the next decade or more." — E.T., Canada

"I am so happy to read about other people's experiences. I've been doing the process for the 2 years now. I find my experiences have been very similar to what others are talking about here. My lot that I lived on is not my property. I am a tenant. I have to say it has taken on such a vibrancy of plant, animal and even insects. They seem to be in harmony together and they act like they feel safe here. I am moving very soon to an apartment situation. So sad about leaving here. I'm going to print off some Perelandra information from your site and leave it for the next occupant to find. It will be very interesting to see how my new location (apartment) will be affected by the monthly process. Onward, I guess!" — R.B., Illinois, USA

"Bonjour from our little rural property in Turenne, France! Over two years quite simply:

— K.L.L., Turenne, FRANCE

"The biggest change I have seen since doing the EoP Biodiversity Process is less in my land, but in myself! We live in the suburbs of San Diego, with a decent sized front and back yard. We redid the front yard in native and drought tolerant plants about 8 years ago. I've always considered myself pretty hopeless with plants, and tended to think of anything outside of our house as my husband's department, while I mostly complained about what wasn't getting done and how bad the weeds looked. Over the past 2 years, my attitude toward tending to the land we have has shifted from seeing it as a bunch of chores to check off of a list, to a relationship with a living, breathing community of beings with whom we are lucky to share this space. I am gradually taking on more of the garden tasks, and while the to-do list remains long, I don't focus on what isn't done, but the beauty of what is here. I notice more and more birds and insects enjoying the environment. I don't know if there are actually more of them, or if I'm just seeing them with new eyes. I could say lots more. . . . Thank you for this opportunity to reflect upon what this simple EoP process has meant to me!" — L.C.D., Escondido, California, USA

"Over the last two years the land, the trees, the wildlife activity all have developed a new kind of 'aliveness' and strength that I've never felt before. More than what it feels like, there are specific differences: An impressive harvest of morel mushrooms sprouted all around the edges of the yard that first spring. The variety of wildlife has expanded and changed. There are more painted turtles in the pond and fewer snapping turtles (they used to be overpopulated). There aren't as many foxes prowling the area. And the birds. Oh, wow, the birds. So many new species than what I've seen in the last ten years. Just this morning I saw a rose-breasted grosbeak! I know I'll keep doing this process for my home environment on the first of the month for the rest of my life. I'm curious of how the environment will change in the next five to ten to twenty years as this network of balancing support grows." — Beth, Perelandra Staff

"I was thinking about the EoP Biodiversity Process today, and what I've been observing on my property. There is an increased life pulse that I sense that wasn’t there before. Also the bird, insect and wildlife activity and the plants and vegetation on my property are so much more vibrant than I've ever seen before!"

"I recently started shifting Essence of Perelandra (EoP) to bring balance and harmony to our property — land, paddocks, buildings, house, etc. Initially, I needed to go through a process of working with individual separate shifts for the different areas, which was fine. I didn't notice a particular change, but then I seldom do. However — I was fascinated when I came to do my next full Perelandra Energy Cleansing Process [from The Perelandra Garden Workbook] to discover that unusually, no balancers or stabilisers were needed. When I queried, the answer I got was that it was due to the support from the EoP we had shifted. Also, and this is hard to quantify since we have had a very different seasonal weather pattern this year, one which is much more supportive for the garden, but gee, the garden is looking SO good, in some undefinable extra way. When I commented to nature about it, the response I got was that it was in large part due to the support from the EoP Biodiversity Process. Fascinating!"

"While enjoying my morning break by the picture window yesterday morning, I caught a glimpse of a momma fox and her two babies running down the gravel path. My eyes lit up with such excitement and the biggest smile crossed my face. I realized I had never seen baby foxes up close and personal. They were so tiny and fluffy like kittens. I went outside to get a better look. They turned and looked at me while continuing on their journey. I hope to see them again." — Perelandra Production Staff

"I was having my doubts. What can my place do to stem the tide? I am happy to share my answer. This spring a swarm of honey bees took up residence in my old cedar out back and new birds are stopping here."

"Over the last two years, I also have felt the yard as a more living, coherent, cohesive and alive entity — hard to describe. Besides just seeming more beautiful, my little 1/4 acre suburban plot has seen WAY more plant volunteers (despite extensive building and removal of wild spaces nearby). Off the top of my head, this includes black walnut, English walnut, redbud, incense cedar, white oak, red oak, white brodeia (native wildflower), orlaya, columbine, lupine, tomato (!), horseweed, violet, plantain, vetch, native thistle, nigella, sunflower, moth mullein, mullein, mallow, red clover, amaranth, black nightshade, and a number of others I have not identified. What an increase in biodiversity! Some of the baby trees I have had to rehome, though, as there is only so much space. It is hard to explain how the property feels different since I started the process, but it really does, in a subtle and powerful way." — E.W., Talent, Southern Oregon (site of the Almeda fire), USA

"The most obvious result of my two years participating in the monthly biodiversity process is the barred owls in our area. We live on 18 acres near a state park. We are in the woods and there are few houses in our immediate area. We have been on this land for over 30 years. I have been doing Perelandra nature processes for over 20 years on this land. We have always had barred owls in our woods — we hear them and occasionally see them flying but that changed in 2020. These owls will now perch near our house visible to us sometimes for hours at a time. Yes, they are hunting, but we have never had these experiences before with them. It is fairly consistent. A few months may go by without a visit, and then one is back to say hello (or at least that is what it feels like — makes your heart soar). I have also seen smaller and slower changes in plant diversity in this time period and look forward to more signs of diversity." — K.D., Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, USA

"In the very beginning of the biodiversity shifts, nature suggested to add a bird feeder. Wow. All kinds of things have happened since then. We got many birds and more varieties all the time. They are eating troublesome insects that were eating all my roots and leaves. We got one duck family, then two, now three who eat slugs and the spilled bird food that was sprouting all over. We also got hawks who eat baby ducks. Definitely the down side. The food attracted millions of squirrels who ate bird eggs, tree bark and dug up my pots. When the hawks came they chased away the squirrels. There is never a dull moment watching this drama of maintaining balance. My garden has never looked better. By the way, we live in a condo. I tip my hat to nature and all of you at Perelandra."

"I have been doing the Biodiversity Process every month for over a year now. My garden is more lush and healthy. I feel more in tune with the plants. The garden is more vibrant."

"I knew that [the Biodiversity Process] was what made this incredible difference to my back, front and side lawns! Suddenly, I have tall stems of St. John's Wort — a plant that wasn't here the past 3 summers that we have been in this house. I use it for massage oil, and used to scour the countryside for clean meadows. Now it is growing waist deep in my flower bed. Chagrined neighbours, crazy happy me. All around the grass is dying and clover is replacing it, as well as carpets of wild strawberry flowers. (Big smile!) A crow family moved in, and a bunny nest was built against our north wall. The overabundance of chipmunks has evened right out. I shall carry on inviting balance and biodiversity to my home."

Add your story. Share your descriptions of the changes at your home and on your land since you began doing the EoP Biodiversity Process, even if you've joined us in the last few months. You could share a "magical" moment after a process was completed or a surprise wildlife sighting, a change in plant life, or some other noticeable overall change. We'll post your experiences on the Perelandra website to motivate everyone doing the Biodiversity Process. It might be your words that inspire that next person to add their piece of earth as the EoP Biodiversity Process network grows.

We'll continue to update this page as new stories and comments come in. Email your EoP Biodiversity Process observations to us at earthsave@perelandra-ltd.com with "Biodiversity Process" in the subject line. It can be a simple sentence or a paragraph. Tell us! What changes have you noticed?

Note: If you'd like, include your initials, town, state/province and country. Otherwise we'll leave it totally anonymous.

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