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Food Forest Podcast

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Food Forest Podcast with Louis De Jaeger inspires and informs about the possibilities, challenges, and best practices of food forests. We explore how to create resilient ecosystems by diving into topics such as agroforestry, forest gardening, syntropic agriculture, trees, water, fungi, climate, communities, buildings, and desertification. Through expert conversations and real-life stories, we uncover practical insights and visionary ideas to help regenerate landscapes and reconnect people with nature. 🌱🌍

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  • Avg 51 min
  • English

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  • S3 · E52
    Wednesday · 42 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Pim Martens – How Animals, Food, and Nature Shape Our Future

    Louis De Jaeger speaks with planetary health professor Pim Martens about food forests, sustainimalism, Indigenous knowledge, and regenerative food systems – and how our choices can support a healthier planet. #FoodForestPodcast #PlanetaryHealth #FoodForests #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biodiversity #Sustainability

  • S3 · E51
    September 23 · 45 min

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

    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

  • S3 · E50
    September 16 · 52 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Dr. Justin Stewart – How Fungi Shape Life on Earth

    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

  • S3 · E49
    September 9 · 55 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Miguel Cotton – Grow (sub)tropical plants in Mediterranean climates

    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

  • S3 · E48
    September 2 · 41 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Melissa Lem – How to Prescribe Nature Instead of Pills

    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

  • S3 · E47
    August 26 · 57 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Stefan Sobkowiak – Transform your orchard into a food forest

    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

  • S3 · E46
    August 19 · 50 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Kelpie Wilson – How Biochar Can Transform Your Garden

    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

  • S3 · E45
    August 12 · 1 hr 1 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Rob Hopkins – Transition to a Regenerative Future

    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

  • S3 · E44
    August 5 · 44 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Morag Gamble – How Food Forests Bring People Together

    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

  • S3 · E43
    July 29 · 55 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Martin Crawford – Turn Tree Nuts into Staple Foods

    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

  • S3 · E42
    July 22 · 41 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Tomas Remiarz – How to Avoid the Biggest Food Forest Mistakes

    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

  • S3 · E41
    July 15 · 1 hr

    Food Forest Podcast: Neal Spackman – Turn drylands into food abundance

    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

  • S3 · E40
    July 8 · 56 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Mariangela Hungria – How Microbes Can Replace Chemical

    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

  • S3 · E39
    July 1 · 28 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Krishna McKenzie – How Local Food Helps Us Reconnect with Nature

    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

  • S3 · E38
    June 24 · 43 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Looby Macnamara – How Nature-Inspired Design Can Transform Your Life

    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

  • S3 · E37
    June 17 · 51 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Sagara – Food forest as a spiritual master

    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

  • S3 · E36
    June 10 · 45 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Anna Locke – How to Bring the Wild into Your Garden

    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

  • S3 · E35
    June 3 · 54 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Michael Judd – Food Forest Cemetery and Pawpaws

    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

  • S2 · E34
    May 6 · 50 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Chris Evans – From Fukuoka to Nepal: food forest lessons learned

    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

  • S2 · E33
    April 29 · 49 min

    Food Forest Podcast: Jyde Hamoonga – How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests

    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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