What Went Wrong?

The Industrial Chemical way of farming vastly increased world food production but also weakened and killed soil biology. Soil biology is vital for plants’ health and for their nutritional value to us. Without it, plants become more susceptible to disease and insect and increasingly more dependent on chemicals. This results in a vicious downward spiral of ever-increasing costs and steadily diminishing nutritional value of our food.

This decline in nutritional value for people adds to physical and mental health problems, causing suffering and increasing the cost of living.

What Can Be Done About It?

Permaculture, Regenerative Agriculture and many more methods are proof that it is possible to grow healthy food sustainably. All are Bio-Friendly ways of growing crops, in that they stimulate soil biology and don’t kill it.

They show good results but need time to learn and implement and are often considered significant changes and thus risky. This does not need to be so. We have used simple methods to revitalise soil biology as a first step in a gradual transition to Bio-Friendly ways of growing.

Whether Farms Or Gardens, Biology Is The Key

Trials on commercial crops have shown visible improvements in soil structure within 100 days, and suggested increased yields and higher net income. With healthier plants, there is less demand for chemical insect and disease control. These practices can be implemented across large commercial fields using existing farming equipment and workflows. This makes bio-friendly farming practical and economical at scale.

The same principles are just as effective in home gardens. We have grown healthier, more vigorous vegetables with improved appearance and noticeably better flavour. Whether you’re managing thousands of acres or a backyard garden, these methods deliver real, measurable results.

Wicking Beds Allow Everyone To Grow Healthy Plants

Wicking beds are an easy way to start growing your own healthy food. They are designed for busy people who want to grow healthy plants when water, space, or time are limited. They make it possible to grow on difficult soils, near trees, and even on concrete pads and balconies. Not only that, but they are easy to make with common household tools and from many common materials into many designs.

Growing Plants Is Continuous Learning

Like all growers, we are on a continuous learning curve. We learn from our plants, new research and insights, and by sharing practical experiences with fellow growers. So, if some of our experiences and findings are of use to you, we will have contributed our bit.

Growing our own healthy and wholesome plants for our families is very rewarding. It’s also relaxing and good for our wellbeing.