Our organic market garden had its beginnings in October 2000 when we purchased a 10 acre property at Mullumbimby Creek in northern New South Wales, Australia, close to the coast. At this time it was used for cattle agistment and initially we used it for our horses. After our daughter and the horses moved away we thought we would start ‘farming’. 

As we had no previous experience in horticulture, we began our venture using conventional farming methods. It didn’t take long to realize that the use of chemicals and the practices that go with it was not the way we wanted to do things. Thus we began the process of converting to organics and became certified organic in 2003- a decision we have not regretted one little bit. It has been one of those life-changing experiences of which we are very proud. For complete novices we have done very well.