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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.

Points clés à retenir

    - 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.

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