growing flowers with the future in mind
Regenerative by Nature
At Duncan Rd, we grow with care for the land, the seasons, and the people who bring our flowers into their homes. Growing regeneratively means every decision is made with the land in mind, including:
No-dig, low-till beds
Homemade fertilisers
Organic principles (without the greenwashing)
Composting and natural pest management.
It’s slower and more hands-on, but it produces healthier plants, longer-lasting blooms, and a farm that gets better year after year.
“Sustainability isn’t a static goal, it’s an ongoing practice. We’re constantly learning, experimenting, and refining how we grow, compost, fertilise, and protect our plants.
Every decision is made with care and intention, so that you can bring home flowers that not only look beautiful, but feel better too”.
Soil-first farming
We are obsessed with soil health and grow our flowers like a mad scientist in gumboots; it works, and our soil (and flowers) get better each season. In practice, this looks like:
Hot compost made on site
A worm farm (vermicast = black gold)
Foliar sprays from eggshells, seaweed, fish hydrolysate
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)
Korean Natural Farming Methods
JADAM solutions using native weeds, rainwater and leaf mould from nearby trees
Natural Pest Management
The Far North climate poses challenges like heat, humidity, and high insect pressure. We focus on balance instead of excessive intervention.
Planting pollinator species attracts beneficial insects and letting some plants go to seed to invite birds. We only use organic spray oil when necessary. This creates a thriving ecosystem where flowers, insects, and microbes coexist.
Grown Outdoors, with the Seasons
Everything on our farm is grown outside, in real soil, under the open sky. We don’t use greenhouses or imported blooms. What’s flowering depends on the time of year, the weather, and the rhythm of the land. By growing seasonally and sourcing locally, we keep our environmental impact low and our flowers full of life.
Our Practices
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Bokashi & Hot Compost
At Duncan Rd, we love composting! We use a bokashi system for all our food scraps, including avocado stones and fish bones. This method speeds up breakdown, creating rich pre-compost for my bin. Hot composting layers carbon and nitrogen materials for a faster process, yielding nutrient-rich compost in as little as 3 months.
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Soil Blocking
We use soil blocking for many seedlings, especially those sensitive to root disturbance. Our seed-raising mix includes homemade compost, worm castings, vermiculite, and supercoco from Seacliff Organics. Starting seeds and nurturing seedlings is vital for plant health. Proper care leads to vibrant plants. Soil blocking minimises transplant stress, improving health and flower quality.
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Vermicast Tea and Foliar Feeds
Aerated vermicast tea is made by steeping worm castings in oxygenated water to promote beneficial microorganisms. We combine this with our other witchy brews (L.A.B, water-soluble calcium, JADAM etc) and additives like fish hydrolysate, molasses, and mycorrhizal fungi for foliar feeds and soil drenches, enriching the soil for plant health.
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Pollinator Planting
We plant a variety of plants to attract beneficial insects into our gardens, and to deter pest insects. Plants such as calendula, alyssum, comfrey, achillea, rosemary and thyme are rich in nutrients, and bring a diverse range of pollinators and beneficial insects into our garden.
In planting these varieties, we very rarely need to spray for insect pressure, because the insects sort it out for us.
