PRESS RELEASE Two new initiatives launch from Eymet, connected by one idea Eymet, September 2026 — After settling in Eymet…
One thing in Permaculture that really inspires me, is the principle of observation. If something goes wrong, for example a…
Thank you for taking an interest in my permaculture food forest project, the reason behind the launch of my GoFund…
When people dream about moving to the French countryside, they picture lavender fields, vineyards, sharing meals at long tables under…
When people visit Val de Foy, they sometimes assume my interest in biodiversity began in relation to moving to France.…
One of the most exciting ideas in permaculture design is the food forest. Instead of growing food in rows or…
When we arrived at Val de Foy in South-West France, the land was already alive. This is important to remember.…
Animals play an important role in regenerative landscapes. But their presence must remain balanced. At Val de Foy, we introduced…
Modern agriculture has achieved extraordinary productivity, without a doubt. But it also came with major side-effects. The sought after efficient…
Clay soil has a reputation for being difficult. It can be heavy, compact and slow to drain. Many gardeners assume…
When I first began exploring the land that I had bought, I brought notebooks, ideas and plans. What one should…
One of the most fascinating ideas in permaculture design is that plants do much more than simply grow in the…
When people first hear the word permaculture, they often imagine a lush food forest where everything grows effortlessly. Reality looks…
When people speak about permaculture, the conversation often focuses on design techniques: swales, food forests, polycultures, soil regeneration. These are…
Names matter. They carry meaning, history and intention. When searching for a name for my land, I found myself toying…