Soil · Fermentation · Heart-centred living

If you're here because you love soil, fermentation, or heart-focused living — you're in the right place.

I'm Martyna: horticultural consultant, fermentation specialist, and someone who believes good soil, good ferments and a bit of honest presence can change a life. Come and grow something with me — in the garden, in the kitchen, or in yourself.

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Over 10 yearsgrowing, fermenting & teaching, hands in the soil

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A little about me

Grounded in soil, shaped by fermentation

I've spent over a decade with my hands in the earth — growing food, tending community gardens, running hydroponic and aquaponic systems, and teaching people of every age how to work with nature rather than against it. I've taught in schools, run therapeutic gardening sessions, built a wildflower collective from scratch, and was even featured on Gardeners' World for my work in urban growing.

Fermentation found me next, and it changed everything. Learning to turn what I grow into ferments, vinegars and pantry staples reconnected me with something older and steadier — and after years of my own gut health struggles, coming back to a place where food felt like medicine again taught me that our bodies are far more capable of healing than we're often led to believe.

These days I write Magic Martyna Ferments on Substack, sharing what I know about soil, fermentation and a slower, more resilient way of living — alongside private consultancy for anyone who'd like a more hands-on, one-to-one approach.

Come as you are. Bring your questions.

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Work with me

Three ways we can grow something together

I've worked with children, teens and adults alike, and I can explain any of this at whatever level suits you — no jargon required. Whether you're brand new or looking to go deeper, here's where we can begin.

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Soil & Foodscaping

Grow food that can weather anything

Bespoke consultation about your garden and your goals. Together we can create or improve any garden and make it resilient to pests and a changing environment, polish off your composting skills, and help you become someone who truly understands their soil and what it needs. I've worked with hydroponic and aquaponic systems too, but my biggest love is nurtured soil and long-term resilience — so we can both thrive despite whatever the seasons bring.

Welcomes: balcony & yarden owners, allotmenteers, gardeners and smallholders alike.

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Fermentation & Natural Homestead

Turn your harvest into a pantry that lasts

Learn to turn your produce into healthy, long-lasting stores — the way pantries used to work. We'll explore lacto-fermentation, acetic fermentation and enzymatic fermentation, make aromatic vinegars for dressings and skincare, and create simple, clean recipes from what you've grown. If you're not sure where to start, we can do a thorough home check and help your family live a cleaner life — impressing friends along the way with produce you made with your own hands.

Welcomes: anyone ready to trade store-bought for homemade, one small batch at a time.

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Honest Talk

A space for the heavy stuff — or just life

Sometimes you need to talk to someone, and there's no one to talk to. I've practised Heart Coherence for several years now, alongside training with Peter Crone that showed me we can break free from carrying so much suffering — and change our lives by seemingly not changing much at all. I offer a space for reflection, a helping hand if you want it, and sometimes a pragmatic suggestion you can take or leave — but mostly, true presence. My hope is that you leave feeling a little more like what you really are: love.

Welcomes: anyone who needs to be genuinely heard, no fixing required.

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No pressure, no pitch. One-off sessions or ongoing support, in your garden or over a video call — whatever suits you, your space, and your pace.

Let's talk

Tell me a little about yourself

Fill in the form and share a bit about you, your garden, your kitchen or whatever's on your mind — and how I might be able to help you or your project. No pressure, no pitch, just a real conversation to start.

I read every message myself, usually within a few days.
Not sure which of the three feels right? Say so — we'll figure it out together.
One-off consultations and ongoing support both welcome.