<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been in our community for a while, you’ve probably seen the name Viktor Schauberger pop up.Whenever we post about him—engagement spikes—comments flood in.It’s no wonder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He’s a legend in electroculture circles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dubbed the &lt;em&gt;Water Wizard&lt;/em&gt;, Schauberger spent his life studying the hidden intelligence of nature.He built spiral flumes that floated timber uphill. Machines that mimicked trout swimming upstream.His belief? That &lt;em&gt;life flows in spirals&lt;/em&gt;, not straight lines—and that true innovation comes from observing and cooperating with those patterns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But his work didn’t stop at water.Schauberger also turned his attention to &lt;strong&gt;agriculture&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And he noticed something that most people overlooked:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Steel and iron tools, when overused or misapplied, disturb the soil.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He saw it firsthand—fields cultivated with iron implements often showed signs of fatigue. Crops weakened. The land grew less responsive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It wasn’t that steel was inherently “bad”—in fact, in the right hands and placed with intention, &lt;strong&gt;ferromagnetic materials can amplify the Earth’s magnetic field&lt;/strong&gt;.That’s the basis of magnetoculture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But left unchecked, &lt;strong&gt;iron particulates&lt;/strong&gt; introduced into the soil from constant tilling or rust can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Dry out the top layer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Disrupt soil magnetism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Interfere with microbial and energetic balance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Schauberger’s solution?&lt;strong&gt;Copper.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together with engineer Franz Rosenberger, he designed a series of &lt;strong&gt;copper and zinc plows&lt;/strong&gt;—some modeled on natural patterns, including one that mimicked the digging action of a mole.Yes a mole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The result?&lt;strong&gt;Yields increased by 30%&lt;/strong&gt;.No chemicals. No inputs. Just better tools, aligned with nature’s own intelligence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Copper Tools Work &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;With&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Nature, Not Against It&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So—why does it work?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Schauberger believed the answer was &lt;strong&gt;diamagnetism&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Diamagnetic materials like copper, carbon, and water don’t hold or distort magnetic fields.Instead, they create a gentle repelling effect—&lt;em&gt;preserving the integrity of the Earth’s energetic flow&lt;/em&gt;.In other words: copper doesn’t interfere. It harmonizes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ready to upgrade your garden for spring?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://energeticgrowers.com/recommends/oj-bron/"&gt;&lt;em&gt;View the collection → OJ Tools&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copper Tools &amp; Soil Health: What the Research Shows&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This Isn’t Just Theory—The Results Show It&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a 2017 study from Maribor University in Slovenia, researchers compared a traditional steel hoe and a copper (bronze) hoe—handcrafted by &lt;strong&gt;OJ Tools&lt;/strong&gt;—on two identical garden beds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here’s what they found:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* ✅ Better water retention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* ✅ Improved soil structure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* ✅ Higher pH values&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* ✅ Stronger, more vigorous plant growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Left = Copper / Right = Steel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The soil that had been worked with copper simply performed better.More hydrated, more alive, and more productive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Creator Spotlight: OJ Tools&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s why this week, we’re shining a light on &lt;strong&gt;OJ Tools&lt;/strong&gt;—a brilliant independent maker crafting &lt;strong&gt;hand-forged copper garden tools&lt;/strong&gt;, rooted in these very principles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Built with care. Designed for harmony.And just in time for &lt;strong&gt;spring planting&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a 12 year warranty — they currently ship to the &lt;strong&gt;UK and mainland Europe&lt;/strong&gt; (apologies to our international folks—we’re working on options).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And just a heads-up:&lt;/strong&gt; We do receive a small commission if you purchase through our link. But as always—we only recommend what we believe in. These tools aren’t just beautiful—they &lt;em&gt;work&lt;/em&gt;. And they support a maker doing something deeply aligned with our community’s values.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Copper Tools Make a Difference—for You&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;No Rust = No Soil Contamination&lt;/strong&gt;Copper doesn’t oxidize like steel, so your soil stays clean and balanced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Supports a Thriving Microbiome&lt;/strong&gt;Copper used sparingly helps beneficial microbes flourish—without disrupting the life underground.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Improves Water Retention&lt;/strong&gt;Copper may indirectly enhance soil structure and hydration—especially useful in dry spells.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Energetically Harmonized&lt;/strong&gt;Copper, water, and carbon are all diamagnetic—meaning they work together &lt;em&gt;without interference&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Feels Beautiful to Use&lt;/strong&gt;Gardeners often describe copper tools as smoother, more precise, and simply more enjoyable to work with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let’s bring Schauberger’s vision to life—one garden at a time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And hey—&lt;strong&gt;do you know an incredible maker, toolsmith, or earth-aligned innovator we should feature next?&lt;/strong&gt;We’re always on the lookout for creators doing meaningful work in harmony with nature. &lt;strong&gt;Maybe that applies to you!?&lt;/strong&gt; Just hit reply and let us know.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Talk soon,Ray “Copper is Soft so be Gentle” Lee Bacon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We will be discussing more about Schauberger’s work with water shortly… so join us for upcoming articles in your inbox :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. 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The Energetic Agriculture Podcast - Electroculture, Magnetoculture & Beyond!

Electroculture Growers - David Wechsler & Ray-Lee Bacon

Steel Kills. Copper Brings Life.

APR 9, 20258 MIN
The Energetic Agriculture Podcast - Electroculture, Magnetoculture & Beyond!

Steel Kills. Copper Brings Life.

APR 9, 20258 MIN

Description

<p></p><p>If you’ve been in our community for a while, you’ve probably seen the name Viktor Schauberger pop up.Whenever we post about him—engagement spikes—comments flood in.It’s no wonder.</p><p>He’s a legend in electroculture circles.</p><p>Dubbed the <em>Water Wizard</em>, Schauberger spent his life studying the hidden intelligence of nature.He built spiral flumes that floated timber uphill. Machines that mimicked trout swimming upstream.His belief? That <em>life flows in spirals</em>, not straight lines—and that true innovation comes from observing and cooperating with those patterns.</p><p>But his work didn’t stop at water.Schauberger also turned his attention to <strong>agriculture</strong>.</p><p>And he noticed something that most people overlooked:</p><p><strong>Steel and iron tools, when overused or misapplied, disturb the soil.</strong></p><p>He saw it firsthand—fields cultivated with iron implements often showed signs of fatigue. Crops weakened. The land grew less responsive.</p><p>It wasn’t that steel was inherently “bad”—in fact, in the right hands and placed with intention, <strong>ferromagnetic materials can amplify the Earth’s magnetic field</strong>.That’s the basis of magnetoculture.</p><p>But left unchecked, <strong>iron particulates</strong> introduced into the soil from constant tilling or rust can:</p><p>* Dry out the top layer</p><p>* Disrupt soil magnetism</p><p>* Interfere with microbial and energetic balance</p><p>Schauberger’s solution?<strong>Copper.</strong></p><p>Together with engineer Franz Rosenberger, he designed a series of <strong>copper and zinc plows</strong>—some modeled on natural patterns, including one that mimicked the digging action of a mole.Yes a mole.</p><p>The result?<strong>Yields increased by 30%</strong>.No chemicals. No inputs. Just better tools, aligned with nature’s own intelligence.</p><p><strong>Why Copper Tools Work </strong><strong><em>With</em></strong><strong> Nature, Not Against It</strong></p><p>So—why does it work?</p><p>Schauberger believed the answer was <strong>diamagnetism</strong>.</p><p>Diamagnetic materials like copper, carbon, and water don’t hold or distort magnetic fields.Instead, they create a gentle repelling effect—<em>preserving the integrity of the Earth’s energetic flow</em>.In other words: copper doesn’t interfere. It harmonizes.</p><p><p><strong><em>Ready to upgrade your garden for spring?</em></strong><em> </em><a target="_blank" href="https://energeticgrowers.com/recommends/oj-bron/"><em>View the collection → OJ Tools</em></a></p></p><p><strong>Copper Tools & Soil Health: What the Research Shows</strong></p><p><strong>This Isn’t Just Theory—The Results Show It</strong></p><p>In a 2017 study from Maribor University in Slovenia, researchers compared a traditional steel hoe and a copper (bronze) hoe—handcrafted by <strong>OJ Tools</strong>—on two identical garden beds.</p><p><strong>Here’s what they found:</strong></p><p>* ✅ Better water retention</p><p>* ✅ Improved soil structure</p><p>* ✅ Higher pH values</p><p>* ✅ Stronger, more vigorous plant growth</p><p><strong>Left = Copper / Right = Steel</strong></p><p>The soil that had been worked with copper simply performed better.More hydrated, more alive, and more productive.</p><p><strong>Creator Spotlight: OJ Tools</strong></p><p>That’s why this week, we’re shining a light on <strong>OJ Tools</strong>—a brilliant independent maker crafting <strong>hand-forged copper garden tools</strong>, rooted in these very principles.</p><p>Built with care. Designed for harmony.And just in time for <strong>spring planting</strong>.</p><p>With a 12 year warranty — they currently ship to the <strong>UK and mainland Europe</strong> (apologies to our international folks—we’re working on options).</p><p><p><strong>And just a heads-up:</strong> We do receive a small commission if you purchase through our link. But as always—we only recommend what we believe in. These tools aren’t just beautiful—they <em>work</em>. And they support a maker doing something deeply aligned with our community’s values.</p></p><p><strong>Why Copper Tools Make a Difference—for You</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>No Rust = No Soil Contamination</strong>Copper doesn’t oxidize like steel, so your soil stays clean and balanced.</p><p>✅ <strong>Supports a Thriving Microbiome</strong>Copper used sparingly helps beneficial microbes flourish—without disrupting the life underground.</p><p>✅ <strong>Improves Water Retention</strong>Copper may indirectly enhance soil structure and hydration—especially useful in dry spells.</p><p>✅ <strong>Energetically Harmonized</strong>Copper, water, and carbon are all diamagnetic—meaning they work together <em>without interference</em>.</p><p>✅ <strong>Feels Beautiful to Use</strong>Gardeners often describe copper tools as smoother, more precise, and simply more enjoyable to work with.</p><p>Let’s bring Schauberger’s vision to life—one garden at a time.</p><p>And hey—<strong>do you know an incredible maker, toolsmith, or earth-aligned innovator we should feature next?</strong>We’re always on the lookout for creators doing meaningful work in harmony with nature. <strong>Maybe that applies to you!?</strong> Just hit reply and let us know.</p><p>Talk soon,Ray “Copper is Soft so be Gentle” Lee Bacon</p><p><p>We will be discussing more about Schauberger’s work with water shortly… so join us for upcoming articles in your inbox :)</p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. 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