By Fergus Quinn
Govardhan Eco Farm CIC, a small hillside initiative in the Wye Valley near Symonds Yat, is bringing Srila Prabhupada’s call for “simple living and high thinking” to life under the guidance of Radha Krishna Das (Richard Higgins), Director of Good Gardeners International (GGI). Through practical demonstrations of composting, ecological design, and devotional service, the farm offers visitors a living example of how soil regeneration and spiritual practice can coexist in harmony.
Founded in 2022, the land was jointly purchased by Fergus Quinn, Srikama Devi Dasi (a disciple of Srila Prabhupada), and Ram Nrsimha, who together envisioned a place dedicated to ecological stewardship and Krishna-conscious values. Over time, the three-acre site has gradually evolved into a demonstration and teaching centre focused on organic waste management, biodiversity, and low-impact living. Its founders and volunteers have transformed what was once neglected land into a thriving landscape of ponds, no-dig beds, and native plantings that support local wildlife. The project operates as a community interest company, so any surplus is reinvested in education and conservation work.
As Radha Krishna Das often explains, at the heart of Vedic agriculture lies the purifying nature of cow dung, which has been used for millennia to cleanse, nourish, and sanctify the earth. The name “Govardhan” itself means “hill of cow dung,” symbolizing protection of the sacred cow and the bull, considered the mother and father of human society. This principle is central to the work of Good Gardeners International, where the fertility of the soil and the care of the cow are understood as inseparable aspects of spiritual ecology.
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