A New Beginning: Planting Fruit Trees with Nature’s Wisdom

Back in December, I wrote about the idea of cultivating fruit trees for community sharing (you can find that post here).

Today, I took the first real step: I planted three young fruit trees in our garden.

After spending some time choosing the right ones, I decided on a kiwi tree, a Japanese orange tree (mikan), and a persimmon tree. Each of them feels like a good fit not only for our climate but also for the spirit of what I hope to create — something that can be shared, enjoyed, and cared for together.

In planting them, I wanted to do more than just put trees in the ground. I chose to follow the principles of Masanobu Fukuoka, the pioneer of natural farming. Instead of clearing the land, removing the weeds, or adding artificial fertilizers, I left everything as it was. I planted directly into the living soil, trusting the natural ecosystem to support the young trees as they grow.

Will this work? I genuinely don’t know.

And maybe that’s exactly the point.

The only way to find out is to walk alongside them — to observe, to learn, and to adapt as needed. These trees are not just about fruit; they’re a reminder that life flourishes when we step back a little and allow nature to do what it knows best.

Today, a small, hopeful beginning has been made.

I’m looking forward to seeing how this journey unfolds — season after season, year after year.