What to Expect
“When you order cuttings or plants from us, they may not look 100% ‘perfect.’ That’s why I believe it’s important to share how I grow plants in my food forest and explain the propagation and potted plant maintenance methods I use in my small permaculture home nursery. These methods are very different from those used in commercial nurseries.
As a passionate permaculture designer, I focus on working with nature, not against it. I love being surrounded by plants and the natural world, which inspired me to start this online shop. Our food forest is grown exclusively using natural methods—no pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, or hormones. Instead, the success of our thriving plants comes from biodiversity, aged chicken manure from our happy chickens, homemade compost, and an abundance of biomass that we grow ourselves. Every single plant is propagated by me and comes from mother plants in our food forest, located in Pacific Haven, SEQLD.
In contrast, most commercial nurseries grow plants in controlled environments like greenhouses or ‘plant factories.’ These plants benefit from synthetic fertilizers, hormones, pesticides, and carefully monitored conditions, making them look lush and perfect at the time of purchase. However, if you’ve bought such plants before, you may have noticed that they sometimes lose vitality or struggle to adapt when planted in a natural environment.
In my nursery, I don’t use a controlled environment. All my plants are grown 100% naturally. While they may have a few spots on their leaves, show signs of nibbling, or look a bit tired after their journey, they are naturally strong and well-prepared to thrive in a natural environment.
Though they may not look flawless, and there might be a wait for your order, you can trust that every plant and seed is grown with care, love, and a deep respect for nature. I share this passion with every plant I send you.”
– Ewa Bekiesch, Founder of Permaculture Haven and Food Forest Seeds Australia