Children of Soil
Grow with Nature
Children of soil is founded with the intention to restore the connection between humans and Nature.
We work with the land and communities to promote sustainable living by providing environmental education and consultation.
Our
Team
Lim Khim Joe (Cedar)
founder
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Khim Joe is a naturalist enthusiast with a passion for connecting others to Gaia Consciousness and their own Nature for deep healing.
She is well versed in both sustainable landscape design and permaculture practices. Being a highly passionate individual with great affinity towards the Plant Kingdom, she is also undergoing holistic medicine trainings currently, with the hope of expanding her work in better serving the communities.
Lee Sze Tein (Zee)
designer
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Zee just got her completed her first Permaculture Design Course in 2020.
Being a sprouting permaculturist, Zee’s interests lies in permaculture landscape design, sustainable food farming, low-impact living and herbalism. She thrives to live a self-sustaining lifestyle, working harmoniously with Nature.
Education
Private Classes and Workshops
We offer private classes and workshops on selected topics, these classes and workshops are often held during the weekend or public holidays.
Tailored Programs
For the gardens and landscape we are growing, we usually work with the community to come out with a gardening program that suits the particular community.
Gardening programs are a series of classes teaching the community from A-Z on growing and managing a garden. Together with the community, we build the garden throughout the period of the gardening program.
The community will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skill to manage the garden on their own.
Facilitator Training Program
We provide consultation and training programs for any institution to include gardening into the existing education modules or extra-curricular activities.
Moon
Gardening
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Learning the reciprocal relationship between phases of the Moon and plant growth, and how is that relationship affects our well being
Basic Garden Design
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Learn the fundamental design elements and garden components to feel empowered to design a sustainable garden at your home
Building
healthy soil
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Understanding the origin and importance of soil by learning the process of soil formation, and how to facilitate in building healthy soil
Befriend
a plant
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Getting to know the different parts of the plant and how to give birth to more plants by different propagation techniques
communicating with plants
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Learn the needs and food for plants. Understanding the plants’ language through reading the signs and symptoms shown
Biodiversity in the garden
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Understanding the cycle of life in a garden, including the common pests and insects or animals. Learn how to live with the biodiversity
Making
compost
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Learn the parameters of successful composting. Exploring different ways and methods of composting at home or in large scale of farm
Gaia
Touch
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Learning a series of body movements that helps to connect with the different aspects and dimensions of Gaia consciousness
Paddy
Planting
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Learning the process of growing paddy at home, from seeds germination to preparing the suitable soil mix and harvesting
Consultation
Applying the principles of Permaculture, we thrive to create spaces where humans live cohesively with the element of Nature.
The design works as the solutions supporting the growth towards sustainable living especially in the region of growing food for self sustaining purposes.
We provide consulation in the following areas:
Permaculture Landscape Design
Highly influenced by the background in Permaculture Design, landscape is being transformed into a self sustaining ecosystem where humans are being integrated into the well designed sustainable ecosystem. Aesthetical aspect from landscape architecture and functional ecological aspect from permaculture are combined into our practices to create a scenic and ecological sustainable environment.
Planting Design
Biodiversity and sustainability are intertwined. All the plants are carefully curated and planted mimicking the natural environment, ensuring sustainable growth. A wide selection of native species will be prioritized in the planting scheme. Mixture of edible, medicinal, ecologically valuable species are integrated, ensuring a diverse ecosystem.
Urban Farming
All green spaces within the city have a great potential to be turned into places to grow food. Especially in areas that are scarce of land or soil, we work with our partners to develop systems that fit perfectly well in respective urban setting. Not only food that grows on ground; in places where soil is not available, hydroponics, aquaponics and rooftop farming are no longer just dreams.
Online consultation
This package is designed for home gardeners where some basic guidance are needed to kickstart an edible garden at home. Consultation are carried out online, photos or virtual walkthrough of the space will be required. Home gardeners will be provided basic garden layouts, planting design and contacts to move forward on growing the garden.
Inventory
& Design
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The design process starts with gathering information on existing ecosystems, the context, history, geography etc.
We encourage clients to participate fully in the design process ensuring a resonant and fruitful outcome.
This process also involves communication with local authorities whenever it is necessary.
Planning & Implementation
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Upon acceptance of conceptual design, we proceed with the production of detailed design, that includes a comprehensive set of construction drawings and documents which allow the landscape to be built.
We oversee the process of building and construction, ensuring the work is being delivered according to the standard and working drawings.
Maintenance
& Management
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We observe and design programs to manage and maintain the garden using natural methods.
Programs are tailored to enhance soil fertility and building plants’ resistance towards pests and diseases.
Healthy soil grows healthy plants that possess stronger resistance towards pests and diseases.
Community Engagement
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We believe a sense of ownership is to be cultivated, we tailor programs to educate and empower the community to get involved in either building the garden or maintaining the garden.
Not only the cost of maintenance is lowered, the community gains a sense of ownership towards the land that they are interacting with.
The program empowers the community to take care of the environment, thus promoting sustainability in growing the land.
Work With us
We treasure self motivated, passionate & honest individuals.
We are by nature ever growing
Write to us if you share the same value as we do and would like to work together.
At every given period, we do have limited vacancy for volunteers, please write to us.
Available positions
- Landscape Designer
- Gardening Volunteers
- Project Coordinator
Contact us
If you have any questions or other enquiries let us know using the form below.