Seed Soil—Feed Soul: An Introduction to the Benefits of Gardening Naturally was written for anyone who has ever wanted to plant a garden but was uncertain if it was a good idea. It was written for anyone who has a garden and is looking for inspiration to spend more time in it. This book is even for farmers looking for a new perspective or somebody who just wants a way to connect with the natural world on a more intimate level.
Readers of Seed Soil—Feed Soul will come away from it feeling optimistic about their place in the garden and on the planet. They will also gain some practical knowledge about how to apply their personal talents as a human being to enhance the wellbeing of all the incredible life forms that exist symbiotically with us here on earth.
As gardeners our most essential duty is to nurture and attend to life. All life.
About the Author
Age twenty-five, Aiden Bertolino-Haley lives on the north shore of the oldest lake in North America. His wife, two kids, two cats, and three dogs live there with him on a quarter acre lot. Their little town, Lucerne, California, is named after the beautiful Swiss city of the same name due to its resemblance to the mountains of Eastern Europe. In the summer he works for the County Agriculture Department as an agricultural-specialist inspecting the local vineyards for invasive insects. In the winter he fills his time by landscaping, reading, writing, and preparing his garden for the next season. He loves to play sports, spend time in nature, and to cook for his family and friends.
A childhood spent exploring Northern California's wilderness and an education in agriculture-horticulture from Mendocino College has highlighted his inherent passion for the natural world. A background in religious studies and philosophical dialogue gives a bit of a mystical twist to his writing, interested in the psychological and spiritual benefits of gardening just as much as the physical ones.
