Although we only have a very small property, we try to use it well. A few years ago Arnold built some terraces, filled them up with soil and manure and left the rest to Marij ;-). Arnold may be a decent woodworker, but he certainly doesn't have a green thumb! Obviously we do not use herbicides or pesticides. All our vegetables are grown from non-GMO seeds or plants. The harvest may be a little less abundant and the fruits a little less perfect, be we rather have clean produce.