The power of Earthworms

The power of Earthworms

This article was originally published in ‘An Artist, a Farmer and a Scientist Walk into a Bar’ in 2021 by the Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation. You can download the full publication here. Worm Power! By Lee Fieldhouse and Kirsty Hughes from Island...
Biocast’s new look

Biocast’s new look

Biocast bottles have had a makeover, with a brand new, beautiful design for our labels. Check it out! Original artwork of the plants by Carolyn Brooks Mushroom, microbes and layout by our very own Kirsty Hughes Colour, label layout and design consultation by Ashley...
Biological seed inoculation with Biocast

Biological seed inoculation with Biocast

Biological seed inoculation If you are putting out seed, and want it to germinate into a robust and healthy seedling in a cost-effective way, then a biological seed inoculation with a living product such as Biocast is a great option. This post gives some background on...
Post-fire soil recovery

Post-fire soil recovery

Not interested in reading the blog? Get the printable one page summary complete with soil fire recovery recipe here. Firstly, if bushfire has happened to you, our condolences. It surrounded our town and rampaged through our valley in November. Thankfully we emerged...
Dredlocks

Dredlocks

Let’s talk dreadlocks. Not for you, for your plants! Why does the hair style of your plant’s roots matter? When you dig up a plant your want to see dreadlocks along the full length of the roots because it means that the plant has a beneficial connection to soil...