Paul Gautschi Back to Eden Grow No-Till Organic Gardening

Paul Gautschi is the star of the documentary "Back to Eden," which focuses on growing your food using no-till, no-dig, organic methods.

Healthy soil is critical because "you are what you eat," and if plants grow in deficient soil, they will be deficient. Good soil is essential to have really good food, and by not digging, we store carbon, which is critical for the environment.

Stopping tilling is important because tilled soil results in food with 60% fewer nutrients compared to untilled soil. Tilling kills living organisms in the soil, essentially sterilizing it, which is detrimental to plant growth and health.

Chemical fertilizers are derived from explosives, which are not good for our bodies. Relying on them creates dependence on a system that may fail, whereas growing organically with materials put back into the soil ensures no dependence and promotes sustainability.

Paul Gautschi has not had a cold or flu for over 30 years, attributing his good health and energy to eating live, fresh food. He believes when you eat good food, you can't get sick.

Paul closed the formal Sunday garden tours because he does not walk well and finds it hard to conduct a tour, but he still welcomes visitors and is available to answer questions.

Paul suggests that greens are great for beginners since they grow quickly, and he highlights the importance of adjusting planting to the seasons to have good produce all year round.