Most garden plants form powerful partnerships with mycorrhizal fungi—microscopic allies that extend a plant’s root system, deliver nutrients, improve drought tolerance, and strengthen soil structure. But not all plants participate in these underground alliances. Knowing which crops do and do not form mycorrhizal relationships helps you fine-tune soil care, fertilizer use, and crop rotations for…
Mycorrhizal fungi are nature’s underground allies, forming symbiotic networks with plant roots that enhance nutrient uptake, water absorption, and soil structure. Encouraging these networks naturally is key to regenerative gardening, where healthy soil supports thriving plants with minimal chemical inputs. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience in California’s Central and Sonoma Valleys, I’ve found that…
Healthy, living soil depends on underground partnerships—especially the alliance between plants and mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi colonize plant roots, extending their reach through the soil to deliver water and nutrients in exchange for plant sugars. Encouraging these natural relationships is at the heart of regenerative gardening, where we work with soil biology, not against it….
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