Food Forest Podcast
as guest
Start a subtropical food forest in your greenhouse!
Jerome Osentowski
In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Jerome Osentowski, a pioneer of indoor food forests and innovative permaculture practices. From his beginnings as a ski instructor to becoming a master of high-altitude gardening, Jerome shares the creative techniques – like climate batteries – that made it possible to grow abundant food in challenging conditions. He reflects on the shift toward perennial systems, the power of community collaboration, and the idea of a “perennial economy” built on diverse, regenerative livelihoods. The conversation highlights his vision for a sustainable future and the importance of education, imagination, and community in spreading permaculture principles.
Key takeaways
- - Jerome’s path to permaculture was sparked by personal health challenges.
- Indoor food forests can thrive even in high-altitude environments.
- Climate batteries revolutionize greenhouse design by storing and reusing heat.
- Shifting to perennial systems helps protect and restore soil health.
- A “perennial economy” encourages diverse and self-sustaining livelihoods.
- Community collaboration lies at the heart of successful permaculture.
- Imagination fuels the creation of truly sustainable systems.
- Sustainable living is possible in both rural and urban settings.
- Education and hands-on workshops empower communities to regenerate their landscapes.
- Jerome envisions permaculture education expanding on a national scale.
Useful links
- Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) Website: https://crmpi.org/
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeromecrmpi/
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crmpi/
KDNK Radio – https://www.kdnk.org/
