The Road back to Nature

A wise man, Masanobu Fukuoka, wrote a book called "The Road back to Nature" in which he urges humankind to reject the agribusiness world that has been created and return to a more natural way of living. At the heart of what he was saying is spirituality. That nature is sacred. I agree with him. Nature should be seen as sacred and for too long have we been treating her badly. Too little value do we place in the things she provides for us and too little respect do we give her. Nature is by far our best teacher. I tried out some of Mr Fukuokas ideas on Australia's first Sustainable Small Farm and they worked well. If only we take the time to listen to what nature is telling us we can grow food without as much effort. We can grow food better and more naturally. Fukuoka was a great observer of nature - his books are well worth seeking out and studying.

 I have in the past tried a great many different growers methods. John Seymour (Self-Sufficiency), Bill Mollison (Permaculture), W. E. Shewell-Cooper, Elliot Coleman, Jackie French, Peter Cundall, Jon Jeavons (Biointensive) and many others. Rather than stick with one way I have used what works for me and have developed my own way. This can only really happen over time and feel blessed that I have been given the chance to pursue my love for over 45 years.

 My advice to any would-be grower...

 Follow your heart....

 and trust in Nature...

"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her" - Wordsworth.

...and so the journey continues for me.
The road back to nature continues.

Here's the road outside our farm. My road to nature. 

January pumpkin patch

The pumpkins are coming up in the BC garden.

They look very healthy.