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What is regenerative farming? How to start it in your own backyardThis fall, goldenrod is abundant and monarch butterflies have been passing through the Moonbeam Blooms Flower Farm in Cane Creek Valley, just south of Asheville, North Carolina.  Owner Jessica Stark won’t be bagging up the leaves, and she says you shouldn't either. Moonbeam Blooms is a regenerative flower farm, where the priority is keeping the soil healthy. “Regenerative farming is focused on really building a relationship with the land and the soil, and has some differences from conventional and even organic farming,” Stark explains. What is regenerative farming? While there’s no legal definition for regenerative farming, its core draws on the USDA’s principles for soil health:Disturb the soil as little as possibleKeep it coveredKeep living roots in the groundGrow a mix of plantsYou don’t need a farm to try it. Here’s how to start in your own yard. Swap plastic for mulchStark says to swap landscape fabric or plastic sheeting for mulch. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.