Food Forest Podcast

Epizodes

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  Food Forest Podcast: Adam Hiner – How Regenerative Farming Can Transform Our Food System 23.09.2026 45min

  Adam Hiner joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how regenerative agriculture, healthy soils, and diverse crops can transform our food system. They discuss supporting farmers, sustainable building with superadobe, and how every food choice can help create a more resilient future.#FoodForestPodcast #AdamHiner #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #HealthySoil #Permaculture #SustainableLiving
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  Food Forest Podcast: Dr. Justin Stewart – How Fungi Shape Life on Earth 16.09.2026 52min

  What if the hidden networks beneath our feet hold the key to healthier ecosystems? Louis De Jaeger speaks with Dr. Justin Stewart about mycorrhizal fungi, soil health, and the incredible connections between fungi and plants.They explore fungal networks, nutrient cycling, agriculture, AI, and the potential of fungi to transform ecological restoration.#FoodForestPodcast #Fungi #SoilHealth #MycorrhizalFungi #Permaculture #EcologicalRestoration #RegenerativeAgriculture
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  Food Forest Podcast: Miguel Cotton – Grow (sub)tropical plants in Mediterranean climates 09.09.2026 55min

  Miguel Cotton, founder of Orchard of Flavors, joins Louis De Jaeger to share his journey into creating a diverse food forest in southern Portugal. They explore Mediterranean opportunities, undervalued food trees, and how regeneration grows through curiosity, experimentation, and long-term care.#FoodForestPodcast #MiguelCotton #FoodForests #Permaculture #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biodiversity
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  Food Forest Podcast: Melissa Lem – How to Prescribe Nature Instead of Pills 02.09.2026 41min

  Dr. Melissa Lem joins Louis De Jaeger to explore the science of nature prescribing and why spending time outdoors can improve both physical and mental health. They discuss food forests, gardening, green spaces, and how nature could become an essential part of healthcare.#FoodForestPodcast #MelissaLem #NaturePrescription #NatureMedicine #FoodForests #PreventativeHealthcare #RegenerativeLiving
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  Food Forest Podcast: Stefan Sobkowiak – Transform your orchard into a food forest 26.08.2026 57min

  Permaculture orchardist Stefan Sobkowiak talks with Louis De Jaeger about polyculture orchards, tri-planting, innovative pruning, natural pest control, and the role of native pollinators. They explore how regenerative orchards can yield abundance, support ecosystems, and strengthen community connections.#FoodForestPodcast #StefanSobkowiak #PermacultureOrchard #FoodForests #RegenerativeAgriculture #CommunityResilience #Abundance
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  Food Forest Podcast: Kelpie Wilson – How Biochar Can Transform Your Garden 19.08.2026 50min

  Kelpie Wilson joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how biochar can improve soil health for generations. They discuss Terra Preta, water retention, nutrient cycling, compost, and practical ways to build healthier, more resilient gardens and food forests.#FoodForestPodcast #KelpieWilson #Biochar #HealthySoil #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #Permaculture
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  Food Forest Podcast: Rob Hopkins – Transition to a Regenerative Future 12.08.2026 1h 1min

  Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Towns movement, talks with Louis De Jaeger about community-led change, permaculture principles, and how food forests and imagination can shape resilient futures. Small groups, local action, and hope are at the heart of building a sustainable world.#FoodForestPodcast #RobHopkins #TransitionTowns #Permaculture #CommunityResilience #SustainableLiving #FoodForests #RegenerativeFuture
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  Food Forest Podcast: Morag Gamble – How Food Forests Bring People Together 05.08.2026 44min

  Morag Gamble joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how food forests, permaculture, and regenerative design can strengthen communities and create lasting resilience. Together, they discuss systems thinking, local food, ecological design, and how small actions can spark meaningful change.#FoodForestPodcast #MoragGamble #Permaculture #FoodForests #CommunityResilience #RegenerativeDesign #LocalFood
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  Food Forest Podcast: Martin Crawford – Turn Tree Nuts into Staple Foods 29.07.2026 55min

  Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Martin Crawford, a pioneer of food forests, about the potential of nuts and perennial crops as staple foods. They explore agroforestry, biodiversity, and practical ways to design resilient food systems that nourish both people and ecosystems.#FoodForestPodcast #Agroforestry #PerennialFood #TreeCrops #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodForests #SustainableFood #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #MartinCrawford
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  Food Forest Podcast: Tomas Remiarz – How to Avoid the Biggest Food Forest Mistakes 22.07.2026 41min

  Tomas Remiarz joins Louis De Jaeger to share practical lessons from decades of designing food forests and restoring landscapes. They discuss common permaculture mistakes, resilient forest garden design, ecological restoration, and why community and education are essential for creating thriving ecosystems.#FoodForestPodcast #TomasRemiarz #FoodForests #ForestGardening #Permaculture #RegenerativeAgriculture #EcologicalRestoration #Agroforestry
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  Food Forest Podcast: Neal Spackman – Turn drylands into food abundance 15.07.2026 1h

  Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Neal Spackman about restoring drylands, mangroves, and coastal ecosystems through regenerative design. They explore community-led restoration, agroforestry, mariculture, and the role of ecological health in human prosperity.#FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #MangroveRestoration #Agroforestry #CommunityForestry #Mariculture #EcologicalRestoration #RegenerativeTourism #SustainableLiving #NealSpackman
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  Food Forest Podcast: Mariangela Hungria – How Microbes Can Replace Chemical 08.07.2026 56min

  Mariangela Hungria joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how beneficial microbes can reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers while improving soil health and crop productivity. Together, they discuss biological nitrogen fixation, regenerative agriculture, microbial biodiversity, and the future of resilient food systems.#FoodForestPodcast #MariangelaHungria #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #Microbes #Agroecology
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  Food Forest Podcast: Krishna McKenzie – How Local Food Helps Us Reconnect with Nature 01.07.2026 28min

  Krishna McKenzie joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how food forests, local food systems, and traditional diets can help restore our connection to nature. Inspired by natural farming and the work of Masanobu Fukuoka, this conversation highlights the role of community, culture, and regenerative agriculture in creating a more resilient future.#FoodForestPodcast #KrishnaMcKenzie #FoodForests #NaturalFarming #LocalFood #RegenerativeAgriculture #CommunityResilience #Permaculture
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  Food Forest Podcast: Looby Macnamara – How Nature-Inspired Design Can Transform Your Life 24.06.2026 43min

  Looby Macnamara joins Louis De Jaeger to explore how permaculture principles can shape not only landscapes, but also relationships, communities, and everyday life. Together, they discuss holistic design, the Design Web, and how small intentional actions can create lasting regenerative change.#FoodForestPodcast #LoobyMacnamara #Permaculture #HolisticDesign #RegenerativeLiving
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  Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master 17.06.2026 51min

  Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Sagara about the spiritual dimensions of food forestry, exploring how working with living systems can transform our relationship with nature, time, and nourishment. They discuss community, eco-anxiety, emotional resilience, and the mindful role of AI in understanding complex ecosystems.#FoodForestPodcast #SpiritualAgriculture #RegenerativeEcology #MindfulFarming #EcoAnxiety #CommunityResilience #Permaculture #FoodForests #NatureConnection #SustainableLiving
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  Food Forest Podcast: Anna Locke – How to Bring the Wild into Your Garden 10.06.2026 45min

  Anna Locke joins Louis De Jaeger to explore food forests, edible landscapes, and regenerative gardening. Together, they discuss biodiversity, low-maintenance permaculture systems, community food projects, and how reconnecting with nature can transform our gardens and lives.#FoodForestPodcast #AnnaLocke #FoodForests #Permaculture #EdibleLandscapes #RegenerativeGardening
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  Food Forest Podcast: Michael Judd – Food Forest Cemetery and Pawpaws 03.06.2026 54min

  Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with ecological designer Michael Judd about reimagining burial as an act of regeneration. From creating a food forest cemetery to the role of nut trees and pawpaws in long-term food security, this episode explores green burial, perennial systems, and how death can give back to life and land.#FoodForestPodcast #GreenBurial #FoodForestCemetery #PerennialFood #RegenerativeDesign #Pawpaws #NutTrees #EcologicalLiving #EndOfLifeCare #Agroforestry
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  Food Forest Podcast: Chris Evans – From Fukuoka to Nepal: food forest lessons learned 06.05.2026 50min

  In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Chris Evans about his journey from the UK to Nepal and how community forestry and permaculture reshaped his understanding of regeneration. Chris shares why real change begins with commitment and connection, and how degraded land can be restored into abundant agro-ecosystems when ecology, culture, and ethics come together. A grounded and hopeful conversation about land stewardship, education, and community-led regeneration.#FoodForestPodcast #CommunityForestry #Permaculture #Regeneration #Agroforestry
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  Food Forest Podcast: Jyde Hamoonga – How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests 29.04.2026 49min

  Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Jyde Hamoonga from World Vision Zambia about Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and its transformative impact on degraded landscapes. They discuss community engagement, youth innovation, policy integration, and local champions restoring soil, water, and biodiversity across Zambia.#FMNR #FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #Zambia #CommunityForestry #SustainableFarming #Permaculture #SoilHealth #EnvironmentalRestoration #YouthInAgriculture
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  Food Forest Podcast: Brad Lancaster – Regenerating Life in the Driest Landscapes 22.04.2026 1h 6min

  In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Brad Lancaster about restoring some of the driest landscapes on Earth. Brad shares his expertise in rainwater harvesting, planting native food-producing species, and designing microclimates that encourage abundance. The conversation explores community involvement, learning from mistakes, and applying indigenous knowledge to create resilient, thriving ecosystems even in harsh environments.#FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #RainwaterHarvesting #Permaculture #FoodForests #SustainableLandManagement