Fukuoka's fours principles of growing: 1. No cultivation - do not turn the soil over, and so cause injuries which attempt to heal themselves 2. No chemical fertilizer or prepared compost - let the plants and animals that make the soil go to work on the soil 3. No weeding by tillage or herbicides - use the weeds. Control them by natural means, or occasional cutting 4. No dependence on chemicals - insects and disease, weeds and pests, have their own control. Let these operate and assist them All these principles were translated into actionable permaculture practices, which you can put into action right now to cultivate thriving ecosystems and transform your your relationship with nature.