
Image, Courtesy of: Dr Mary Cole, Agpath
WE NEED ALL OF THE ABOVE IN BALANCE
Healthy Soil is full of beneficial microbes that have a huge impact on plant health, nutrition in the food we eat and the climate. And those same microbes, have the ability to store billions of tons of carbon in that same soil. CARBON THE BUILDING BLOCK OF LIFE!
We just need to change how we think about, and manage soil so that incredible abundance of soil life can keep us healthy!
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Green growing plants help store and cycle carbon. No green cover means unbearable heat with unstable climate and erosion
Do you need to build Healthy Living Soil?
Well structured living soil allows the micro-organisms to supply your plants all the nutrients and resilience they need to thrive!
Why not start working towards healthy living soil, you can start at The Soil School
We all need to adopt soil management techniques to ensure all the biology survive to feed the plants for years to come. This provides a constant supply of plant available nutrients in balance and suppresses weed growth. Adding organic matter will always be of benefit.
We also need to restore the water cycle in your soil. Fertility starts with hydration!
We also provide
Biological Soil Services and Holistic Land Assessments
We help you develop a soil plan to improve your land for years to come.
There is a good chance a lot of nutrients you need are locked up in your soil. Let us show you how to unlock this free resource!
Contact us now to find out how easy it is to get started.
We help you build this natural nutrient bank in your soil for long term profitability! Composting is a big part of your future, there are different methods and we help you find more than one that suits you and your lifestyle.
We are dedicated to helping you build your property to it’s ultimate potential. Your local soil biology in balance greatly reduces the need for synthetic inputs, which all kill those beneficial micro-organisms! e.g. fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides & fungicides.
Beneficial micro-organisms help build and store carbon in your soil, which increases plant available nutrients! Our holistic approach offers site specific solutions for your property and we are guided by our qualifications in-
Holistic Management, Soil Food Web Ecology, Turf Greenkeeping, Permaculture, Nutrition Farming and Small Business Management while incorporating the learned principals of Keyline design, Natural Sequence Farming, Mixed Native plantations and natural animal care. With over 40 years of creative design experience, our holistic approach offers productive low maintenance systems to your land while decreasing your costs. Contact us now to discuss a plan specifically designed for your property and what you want your best yield to look like!
Weeds and pests are kept under control with the right balance of biology in your soil.
Polyculture systems work because they are simple to implement, minimise maintenance, mimic nature and save you money!
All of this cultivates healthy people, plants & animals
“Carbon storage in healthy living soil must be our generations ultimate goal, because that can help maintain the water cycle!”
Below are some testimonials –
“Together we designed how we could maximize our space
while creating easy access and reduce maintenance on our 7
acres. We were given a master plan which gave us a clear
path of where to start. All plants were sourced for us and we
were given detailed instructions on how to efficiently care for
our trees.
We are now enjoying our first harvest of exotic and native
fruits. The Polyculture team work with passion to get the huge
tasks done effortlessly. They are our first call when it comes to
creating a real working property.” Don & Ruth. Willowvale
“Scott & Haidee bring passion, commitment and a wealth of knowledge and ideas to every project. Encompassing holistic management, planned grazing systems, environmental water efficiency & holistic farming practises. They are an invaluable resource and we recommend them to anyone aspiring to improve their property in line with a holistic approach and increase their own knowledge” Michelle. Diamond Valley
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