When farming and gardening holistically, the focus is not the end point of harvest, but on the creation of a system that supports healthy life from below the soil to the environment and community around it.

By farming this way with the whole system in mind, better growth and strong yield from crops and livestock are a by-product of a system that is flourishing and in harmony. The three major holistic agricultural frameworks of biodynamics, permaculture and regenerative agriculture offer techniques that can be used individually or combined to create dynamic and productive landscapes.

I have found that blending and integrating these complementary frameworks offers a fantastic way to identify techniques that suit you personally. This flexibility not only enhances the joy of cultivation but also promotes the health and synergy of gardens, landscapes and ecosystems.

Holistic cultivation as an umbrella term, draws from these three interconnected pillars of wisdom, each rooted in the fundamental principle of working with nature first and foremost.

Explore these elements and more with the 2024/25 Almanac…