I pioneered Wicking beds, gave them their name, and watched them spread around the world —
often with technical misinformation that I now hope to correct.
I am writing a book about how we need to change our food industry, soil health, and how we grow nutrient-dense food.
The Global Spread of Wicking Beds
Twenty years ago, Wicking beds went viral online and became a popular water-efficient growing system worldwide.
They are used in gardens, farms, and urban food projects, but often with inaccurate information.
I am looking for people with photos and stories of their Wicking beds — how they learned about them and their experiences —
to include in my book on sustainable growing systems.
From Wicking Beds to Gbiota Beds
Since those early days, I have focused on modifying the Wicking Bed design to grow “gut food” —
natural pre and probiotics essential for gut health. These improved systems are now called Gbiota beds.
- They breed beneficial soil biology using organic waste.
- They grow natural gut-supporting plants that help regulate appetite and metabolism.
- They offer a low-cost, sustainable method of producing nutrient-dense food at home or in community gardens.
We know that our gut controls appetite, manufactures key chemicals for body repair,
and supports the immune system — but it must be fed with living, biologically active food grown in living soil.
Why This Message Didn’t Go Viral
After the success of Wicking beds online, it seemed obvious that Gbiota beds —
a simple method of improving gut health and health span — would also go viral.
But that didn’t happen.
People are overwhelmed by an internet full of manipulation, misinformation, and high-pressure commercial content.
How the Internet Changed
The internet, once a reliable public information resource, has increasingly become dominated by advertising algorithms
and data-driven manipulation. Personal information is harvested, truth is distorted, and large monopolistic corporations
now control much of what people see online.
Understanding how digital platforms have changed — and what this means for human health, food security,
and the future of regenerative agriculture — is central to the story I want to tell.
A Call for Community Stories
I am collecting real-world stories from gardeners and growers who have built Wicking beds or Gbiota beds.
Your experiences, photos, and insights help document how these systems support gut health, soil biology,
and sustainable food production.
Contact Information
Email: co***@****ta.com
Please note: By providing information, I will assume you give permission for it to be used unless you specify it is private.
Thank you for your cooperation.
