Food Forest Podcast
as guest
Transform your backyard lawn into a food forest
Pippa Chapman
In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger talks with RHS-trained gardener and permaculture designer Pippa Chapman. They explore how well-designed permaculture gardens can stay productive even through drought, and trace Pippa’s shift from conventional gardening to a more regenerative, climate-conscious approach. Pippa reflects on the joys and challenges of working on private estates, the process of creating award-winning forest gardens, and how recognition has helped her spread new ideas. Together, they dive into the power of collaboration within the gardening community, the importance of leaving space for play and family life, and how a clear, hopeful vision – plus a willingness to learn from mistakes – can shape the gardens and futures we grow.
Points clés à retenir
- - Well-designed permaculture gardens can stay surprisingly resilient, even during severe droughts.
-Environmental concerns led Pippa to evolve from traditional gardening into a regenerative permaculture approach.
- Working on private estates brings unique challenges around ownership, priorities, and decision-making.
- Pippa’s permaculture journey began with a single inspiring book that completely shifted her perspective.
- Forest gardens are increasingly becoming a signature feature on large estates and country properties.
- Awards and recognition help shine a spotlight on creative, forward-thinking gardening practices.
- Permaculture planting designs can be tailored to almost any garden size, style, or household need.
- Families can weave food forests into their gardens without losing space for children, pets, and play.
- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the gardening community spark fresh ideas and bold new projects.
- Imagining a hopeful, abundant future is a powerful way to inspire communities to get involved and take action.
Liens utiles
- - Pippa’s Instagram – @pippachapman_thoseplantpeople
- Pippa’s YouTube Channel “Pippa Chapman Permaculture” – https://youtube.com/@pippachapmanpermaculture?si=oXMhwrVw5h-FuF2l
- Building Arcadia: Creating a Forest Garden – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/shugborough-estate/events/de63767d-aca1-4667-b924-ea41d42bc2e2
- Forest Gardening in Practice Web Site – https://forestgardeninginpractice.com/
- Thomas Remairz Page on Permaculture Association – https://www.permaculture.org.uk/user/tomas-remiarz
- Nigel Dunnett' Website – https://www.nigeldunnett.com/
- Book by Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough “The Dynamic Landscape: Design, Ecology and Management of Naturalistic Urban Planting” – https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Landscape-Management-Naturalistic-Planting/dp/0367245884
- Rob Hopkins' Website – https://www.robhopkins.net/
