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HomeArticlesBooksAbout/Contact1/4 Acre ProjectTHE PRODUCE GARDENING METHODMore of a "bit of everything" type of growing, The Produce Gardening Method is the result of years of growing, researching and experimentation, with all the ideas and parts that worked well rolled into one method of growing your own food. Applicable to all sized gardens, from urban blocks, to smallholdings and larger farms. It requires little effort, low (if any) monetary costs, low maintenence, bountiful harvests and a carbon output of practically zero. The main points being...No tilling/ploughing, after initial constructionNo use of fertilisers or compost No use of pesticidesNo use of herbicidesMinimal useage of water, no mains water used at allUse of crop rotationUse of companion plantingUse of self seeding and seed savingRe-use of harvested crops back onto bedsInstigation of livestock like chickens, ducks, pigs etcThese are the main components which are in themselves completely adaptable to all settings, like the original 3x1 metre garden bed experiment (pictured left) that was a brilliant success, or the 1/4 acre food project that is well on its way. It is a concept of growing that is healthy, minimal in time for upkeep and extremely productive. Different aspects of no till, organic, bio diverse and permaculture methods are combined to create a wholistic way of growing our own food and reconnecting to the earth. About Christian...Nearly a decade ago, Christian left behind the city life, he'd travelled, he'd studied, time to settle down, pursue his dream of self sufficiency and put his years of horticultural experience into something. So was the beginning of Produce Garden Farm. His resume reads a little like this...Years working in the horticulture industryPublished writer (articles on press page)Public speaker on organics, permaculture and environment friendly agricultureRenowned (produce) garden and orchard designerOver 320 videos on organic growing, self sufficiency on youtube, with over 7400 subscribers worldwideAsked by local Govt to design permaculture inspired organic community gardens in Central Victoria"Tutor"/workshop teacher on organic growing, horticulture and home food growingOwner of Produce Garden FarmCreator of "The Produce Gardening Method"Where does he find the time, plus he has some very exciting publications on their way and a few surprises. What can we say, we love a guy who gardens and answers all his own mail. If you have a gardening question, feel free to drop him a line!FacebookTwitter birdAll images and text copyrighted The Produce Garden 2008homePressreadfarm