Living, organic soil is a type of soil that preserves and boosts the natural microorganisms that make soil a great place for plants to grow, replicating the most effective growing environment found in nature. In an ancient old-growth forest, thousands of years of plant decay create vibrant soil, thriving with microbial life — 'living soil.' The highly diverse network of bacteria present in living soil cannot be replicated by any other growing methods. Living soil microorganisms form a soil-food web that feeds plants in exchange for releasing carbons and sugars into the soil via the root system. In this organic growing style, plants are empowered to self-regulate their nutrition. After millions of years of evolution, we can rest assured that plants, as natural beings, can effectively feed themselves without human intervention.