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.
August 20, 2025
Our mission
Heal land and food systems, together
Through hands-on ecological restoration, nutrient-dense produce, and inspiring collective action... Leaving every acre healthier than we found it.
Regeneration over extraction
Practices that rebuild soil, water and biodiversity rather than deplete them. Every action leaves the land healthier.
Stewardship over ownership
We treat the land as borrowed from our grandkids — cared for with humility, guided by science and nature's own wisdom.
Collaboration & transparency
Many hands, open sharing. We partner with community and publish our wins and setbacks alike.
Our story
Regenerating land,
growing community
We're transforming 42 hectares of previously degraded land into thriving woodland, habitat corridors and productive agroforestry. Founded by Jonathan Daddia — strategy consultant turned regenerative farmer — combining evidence-based ecology with community engagement.
30,000+ native treesBranch River frontageWildlife corridors
Read our story →Progress in the ground
42
hectares under restoration
30k+
native trees to plant
104
acres of habitat corridor
400m
river frontage to restore
Experience the farm
Reconnect with nature, hands in the soil
Be first in line for guided tours, hands-on planting days, seasonal workshops and eco-stays. Wander the permaculture gardens, syntropic food forest and meet our herd.
- Join a planting day. Get your hands dirty at an upcoming event.
- Book a tour. Small-group experiences led by Jonno.
- Stay on the land. Rustic accommodation, coming soon.
Our journal
Life on Pasture
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.
July 20, 2025
food forest
Creating Our Syntropic Food Forest: Designing Abundance Inspired by Ernst Götsch
Discover how we’re using Ernst Götsch’s principles of Syntropic Agroforestry to create an abundant food forest and vibrant water catchment on 6 acres at Carinya Parc.
June 20, 2025