17/08/2026
What would surprise people about how we grow our stock?
One of the things I’m most proud of at Harmony is that we don’t just talk about growing plants differently — we actually do it.
Our production nursery is built around a simple philosophy: work with nature, not against it.
We choose not to use synthetic fertilisers in the production of our Harmony-grown stock. Instead, we focus on building healthy plants through good growing practices, quality inputs and a living growing environment.
And that’s where our good bugs come in.
Beneficial insects are an important part of our approach to managing pests naturally. Rather than reaching for a broad-spectrum chemical every time we see an insect, we want to understand what’s happening in the nursery and encourage the insects that help us keep the balance.
It’s not about pretending that growing plants is completely pest-free. It’s about creating an environment where healthy plants, beneficial insects and good horticultural practices can work together.
For us, being chem-free is more than a marketing phrase. It’s part of our values and the way we want to operate our nursery.
We believe you can grow beautiful, healthy plants while being more mindful of the environment, our staff, our customers and the wider ecosystem.
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before a plant arrives on our retail benches — and sometimes the smallest workers are doing some of the biggest jobs.
Meet the good bugs working at Harmony.
