The Shed Organics Show

This episode I am joined by Rory from Terra Botanix in Gympie QLD, who is the head grower and co-founder of their family-run, indoor, organic living soil grow operation.I was fascinated to learn what it takes to get your license to grow this plant here in Australia, and equally impressed by the courage of growers in a sea of uncertainty around legalities.This industry is relatively new but seemingly becoming more prevelant, so where is it heading? and how are we going to help consumers recognise and understand how the plant is grown.Follow Terra Botanix here:https://www.instagram.com/terrabotanix/https://terrabotanix.com/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2XubDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as professional advice. While I do my best to share accurate, useful information, some discussions may include personal experiences, interpretations, traditional knowledge or theories that are still being explored. Always do your own research and seek qualified advice where appropriate before acting on any information shared. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under Australian law.

Today I am diving into a topic that has interested me this year here in Australia, Moringa! I am joined by the Moringa Man himself, who resides in the Northern Rivers of NSW and is spreading the awareness and wisdom of this incredible plant. He is growing and selling Moringa completely organically, and by hand, even making seedling and potting mix. All his seedlings are grown at the right moon cycles, from local organic seeds inoculated in IMO.We spoke about why Moringa is so highly sort after around the world, and why here in Australia we've decided to rule out different aspects of the tree for sale. While it isn't completely banned, the move towards the restrictions of any plant prick my ears up. We are all blessed here on earth to share this experience with all other forms of life, and I feel we should learn to understand and respect them. Regardless, a wonderful conversation I am sure you will enjoy! Please let me know your thoughts below in the comments.Follow Moringa Man here:https://www.instagram.com/the.moringa.man/https://www.facebook.com/moringa.man.australia/Extra Interviews and Info with Moringa Man:https://omny.fm/shows/belly/belly-podcast-20-january-2026https://omny.fm/shows/belly/belly-podcast-12-may-2026%F0%9F%8C%BFIf you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2XubDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as professional advice. While I do my best to share accurate, useful information, some discussions may include personal experiences, interpretations, traditional knowledge or theories that are still being explored. Always do your own research and seek qualified advice where appropriate before acting on any information shared. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under Australian law.

Today I had the pleasure of chatting to Canberra horticulturalist Skye Macleod. With a great passion for native plants, animals and nature at large, Skye brings a passion and youthful enthusiasm to the subjects we need to be paying more attention to.She shared about her experiences working as a consultant across commercial and private property gardens. We discussed the importance of making these spaces habitat and environment for our local fauna.I'm sure you will get a lot out of this conversation!Follow Skye here:https://www.instagram.com/skyes_gardens/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2XubDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as professional advice. While I do my best to share accurate, useful information, some discussions may include personal experiences, interpretations, traditional knowledge or theories that are still being explored. Always do your own research and seek qualified advice where appropriate before acting on any information shared. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under Australian law.

I'm so pleased to welcome Adam from Collective Elevation in Montana on the show for this weeks episode...After discovering a video online of Adam's facility (link below), I knew I had to know more... state-of-the-art, automated, 100% organic, living soil, both indoor and outdoor, large scale grow operations.You don't need to be interested in medicinal flower to take something valuable away from this conversation, so please jump in with us.Find Adam & Collective Elevation Here:https://www.collectiveelevation.com/https://www.instagram.com/collectiveelevation/Canna Cribs Tour:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXMgZ2_6HYIf you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2XubDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as professional advice. While I do my best to share accurate, useful information, some discussions may include personal experiences, interpretations, traditional knowledge or theories that are still being explored. Always do your own research and seek qualified advice where appropriate before acting on any information shared. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under Australian law.

What a pleasure to be joined by Rachael & Damian of Home Soil in Canberra, Australia. This hard working duo have completely transformed the soil around their homestead to be incredibly productive and healthy gardens!We explore some of the key influences shaping their approach to gardening, from Charles Dowding’s emphasis on minimising soil disturbance and making vegetable growing accessible, to Elaine Ingham’s work around root exudates, plant succession and soil compaction, and Dan Kittredge’s perspective on caring for soil microbes by providing them with food, water and protection.We also reflect on the importance of combining scientific understanding with observation and a deeper connection to the garden, while recognising the First Nations knowledge and understandings that have informed many of the ideas we continue to explore.Looking ahead, there’s a growing interest in seed saving, cool-climate syntropic agroforestry and continuing to learn through practice. In March, they’ll also have the opportunity to attend a two-week, on-site Permaculture Design Course hosted by David Holmgren, adding another exciting chapter to their ongoing learning journey.Follow Home Soil here:https://www.instagram.com/home.soil/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2XubDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended as professional advice. While I do my best to share accurate, useful information, some discussions may include personal experiences, interpretations, traditional knowledge or theories that are still being explored. Always do your own research and seek qualified advice where appropriate before acting on any information shared. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under Australian law.

In this episode I sit down with Andrew Cameron from Life & Land to talk about working with nature and what it actually means to steward the land in which we find ourselves while balancing that with our goals and lifestyle.We get into soil, plants, observation and some of the bigger ideas around how we can work with natural systems rather than constantly trying to control them.I really loved Andrew's take on the situation in the northern rivers and how that can help us to understand other parts of our food and living systems in this country more broadly.Follow Andrew Here:https://www.lifeandland.net.au/https://www.instagram.com/andrew._.c/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub

This episode I am joined by the extremely inspiring Maurice "Mo" Diaz or iGro Soil! Mo is a student of Matt Powers Regenerative Soil and Microscopy, and has excelled in his own right producing some top quality brews and educating his audience about them.He is also fronting a movement, affectionately called 'The Purple Revolution'... where he is bringing to the forefront the power of PNSB or Purple Non-Sulphur Bacteria... an absolute powerhouse to have in our soils!Mo shares his story with us, as well as some of the lessons and tips he has learnt along the way. A super friendly and easy going chat with a lovely human being. I hope you enjoy!Follow iGro Soil Here:https://www.youtube.com/@igrosoil  https://www.instagram.com/igrosoil/https://www.facebook.com/igro.soilIf you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub

In this episode of The Shed Organics Show, I sit down with Matt Haggerty from Prospect Pastural & Natural Intelligence Farming to explore what happens when we stop trying to control nature and start paying closer attention to the intelligence already built into living systems.We talk about soil, plants, microbes, grazing, observation and the relationships that connect them all, as well as the ways modern agriculture can sometimes overlook the incredible complexity of the ecosystems we’re working within.Matt shares his perspective on Natural Intelligence Farming, what he has learned from observing these systems in practice, and why developing the ability to read the landscape may be just as important as the techniques we use to manage it.There’s plenty in here for anyone interested in regenerative agriculture, living soil, ecological farming or simply understanding the natural world a little better.Follow Matt Here:https://www.instagram.com/matthaggerz/https://www.instagram.com/prospectpastoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturalintelligencefarming/https://naturalintelligencefarming.com/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub

This week we have the lead citizen mycologist from the organisation 'We Forest Earth' Pierre here to share his stories and insights! This mans knowledge is incredible and I am super grateful to have had the chance to sit down with him. We spoke about how he is leading the charge in a new way of regnerating bushland. Not only one that takes out the woody weed species like camphor laurel that have taken over landscapes... but also providing a viable food or medicine crop from the resulting decomposing material.A monster episode for anyone into ways of working with land, understanding natural sequences and the future of community resilience long term.Follow Pierre here:https://weforestearth.com.au/https://rainbowregen.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/rainbow_regen/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub

In this episode, I’m joined by Liam Kleyn from Grolia, to talk about something that sounds simple in theory but can be surprisingly difficult in practice: growing mushrooms at home.We talk about why mushroom growing can be so frustrating for the average person, what Liam saw as the opportunity to make the process much simpler, and the thinking behind the new 'Flush' machine Grolia has developed to bring mushroom growing into the home.But there’s a lot more to it than just designing a machine. Liam takes me through the process of developing the idea, building prototypes, manufacturing it, and figuring out how to make something practical, functional and good enough to actually sit in someone’s kitchen.It’s a really interesting look at what happens when you take something that has traditionally been a little complicated and try to redesign the entire experience around making it accessible to everyday people.Follow Grolia here:https://grolia.com.au/If you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub