Life on pasture · The Branch, NSW
Field notes from a farm coming back to life
Follow the regeneration of 42 hectares in real time — the plantings, the setbacks, the soil results and the seasons. Read along, then come get your hands dirty.
hugelkulture
Hügelkulture: Building Fertile Raised Beds with Buried Wood
Discover the ancient technique of Hügelkulture and how buried wood can create self-fertilizing, water-retaining raised beds that improve with age.
Aug 2025 · 1 min
seven layers
The Seven Layers of a Food Forest: Growing Vertical Abundance
Discover how the seven-layer principle of food forests can help you grow abundant food, maximise space, and create resilient ecosystems in your own backyard.
Jul 2025 · 1 min
soil health
Seasonal Soil Care: Winter Composting & Cover Crops Strategy
Master the art of building soil vitality during cooler months through strategic compost applications, cold-tolerant nitrogen fixers, and comprehensive seasonal soil management.
May 2025 · 1 min
polyculture
Designing Polyculture Systems: Creating Resilient Plant Communities
Discover our comprehensive approach to creating high-functioning polyculture systems that work with Australian climate conditions, focusing on plant relationships and ecosystem resilience.
Apr 2025 · 1 min
reflection
Lessons from Failure: How Setbacks Shape Resilient Farming
Discover how mistakes in planting, grazing, and project management have shaped our adaptive approach to regenerative farming and created stronger, more resilient systems.
Mar 2025 · 1 min
food
From MasterChef to Mud Boots
Discover how professional culinary experience transforms our approach to growing produce, prioritising flavour, nutrition, and the deep connection between soil and plate.
Jan 2025 · 1 min