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From the Inventor of Wicking Beds, Colin Austin

HEALTH STARTS IN THE SOIL

Grow Food, Grow Community, Grow Health

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Grow Nutrient Dense Food

Gbiota exists to restore the natural nutrition that modern food systems have lost. Colin Austin—one of Australia’s leading innovators and the original inventor of wicking beds—has spent decades studying alternative growing systems, soil biology, water management, and plant nutrition. His vision for wicking beds was never just about saving water; it was about creating the optimal soil ecosystem to grow nutrient-dense food that genuinely supports human health.

Modern supermarket vegetables often look fresh but lack the beneficial microbes and essential trace minerals our bodies rely on for satiety, gut balance, and long-term wellness. Gbiota continues Colin’s mission by developing growing methods that naturally supply all the nutrients and microbes the human body needs, helping people eat better and avoid the chronic diseases driven by nutrient-poor diets.

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Gbiota Wicking Beds

Discover how Gbiota’s smart growing systems turn ordinary soil into a living engine of health. From wicking beds to microbe-rich soil biology, this is the technology that grows real food—food that transforms your gut, your energy, and your life.

Soil for Health

Explore how living soil feeds beneficial microbes, builds nutrient-dense plants, and restores the natural signals that control appetite, weight, and overall vitality. This is the science the modern food system forgot.

Food for Health

Learn how Gbiota-grown greens, smoothies, and nutrient-rich produce support gut microbes, balance cravings, and boost natural energy—without diets or deprivation. This is food that works with your body.

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Colin's Writing

Discover Colin's writing that blends science, common sense, and decades of hands-on experience—showing how simple changes in how we grow and eat can transform our wellbeing.

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Learn directly from Colin Austin and expert contributors on soil biology, wicking beds, gut health, and sustainable growing practices. Fresh content added regularly.

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Connect with like-minded members, share ideas, join discussions, and collaborate. A supportive community built around real food, soil health, and positive change.

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Access a growing collection of articles, guides, and research on soil biology, regenerative food systems, and the Gbiota method — all in one place.

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Purchase carefully selected seeds, microbial mixes, and supplies that support the Gbiota system. Members enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers.

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Join Q&A sessions, interactive workshops, and coaching calls led by Colin Austin and invited experts. Learn hands-on skills in real time.

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Get peer-to-peer support, share experiences, and grow together. The Gbiota community helps you succeed on your journey toward better food and health.

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Grow microbe-rich greens

Grow greens bursting with beneficial microbes to support everyday gut health and nutrient-dense meals.

Build water-wise wicking beds

Build wicking beds that deliver steady moisture, save water, and produce nutritious food all year round.

Recreate the rhizosphere

Roots feed microbes, recyclers feed plants—replicate nature’s exchange to keep living soil thriving.

Plant-based tips & support

Get plant-based cooking ideas and community support to turn harvests into gut-friendly meals.

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Share your expertise and inspire others by joining the Gbiota teaching community. As an instructor, you’ll guide learners through the connection between soil, plants, microbes, and gut health—helping them grow food that nourishes both body and mind.

Whether you’re passionate about soil biology, wicking beds, nutrition, or healthy cooking, we provide the tools and platform for you to create meaningful courses. Together, we can build a healthier future by teaching practical skills, empowering communities, and spreading knowledge that transforms lives

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Colin Austin

Phytonutrients

When I was about 5, I was a naughty boy. We were told that we were not allowed to pick apples from the Coxes’ Orange tree in our garden because
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Gardening | Gbiota
Colin Austin

How I Grow Wickimix

WickiMix is grown based on the practical observation that good soil is formed in the root zone of specific plants. My aim is therefore to select plants which will help form
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Making Soil Work | Gbiota
Colin Austin

Why WickiMix?

Modern humans are the end result of millions of years of evolution. Our food was generally low in energy, high in fibre and rich in minerals and trace elements. Our
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