A radicle is the embryonic stage of a plant root. The first organ to appear and
anchor the plant so it can absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

This is where we explore syntropic food and social systems, embracing density and diversity in natures ecosystems, and in society, as we play a part in healing both.

Syntropic Agroforestry is a way of growing food, fibre and medicine that includes humans (as nature) in nature. So unless you plan to go it alone, learning communication skills to serve long term collaboration, is a foundation step and a necessity.

In 2024 we began holding space for evening fireside conversations and trainings across Aotearoa / New Zealand. We explored the habitual roadblocks to expression and listening, and learnt how to communicate with clarity, and listen deeply to understand others. The first training was in Motueka.

The why

Producing food using industrial methods is 100 year experiment. Despite what the corporate messaging might claim, it has not worked out very well, and this is backed up by numerous studies showing the dramatic declines of soil and soil life, bird and animal populations, fresh water, air, and human health.

At its core, Growing Radicles is about reclaiming food sovereignty, and reconnecting people back to their roots. It’s time to acknowledge that we came from nature, we are an important part of nature, and while we depend on her we can also be an integral part of her healing.

About the core team

James Samuel and Janet Redmond are growing a team to offer communications training and support of your land share collaboration. Our measure of success will be the abundance you create, that ripples out into your community.

We also want to support you to grow nutrient dense, health-promoting food to nourish the physical bodies of the collaborators, their families, and the community. The best and fastest way we know of, is through syntropic agroforestry systems (food forests).