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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 1H 16M

Food Forest Podcast: David Holmgren – Walking the First Path

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In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger engages with David Holmgren, superstar of permaculture, discussing the evolution of permaculture, its principles, and its impact on sustainable living. They explore the importance of community, consumption, and local solutions in permaculture practices, as well as the relationship between Holmgren and Mollison. Holmgren reflects on 50 years of permaculture, the challenges it faces, and the significance of understanding the landscape and energy descent. The conversation emphasizes the role of failure in learning and the need for adaptability in the future of permaculture.

In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger engages with David Holmgren, superstar of permaculture, discussing the evolution of permaculture, its principles, and its impact on sustainable living. They explore the importance of community, consumption, and local solutions in permaculture practices, as well as the relationship between Holmgren and Mollison. Holmgren reflects on 50 years of permaculture, the challenges it faces, and the significance of understanding the landscape and energy descent. The conversation emphasizes the role of failure in learning and the need for adaptability in the future of permaculture.

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