Permaculture Orchard Podcast

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Welcome to the Permaculture Orchard Podcast: Inspiring talks on sustainable farming, regenerative agriculture & ecosystems. Hosted by Stefan Sobkowiak—farmer, educator, YouTuber and his son Zack Zane. Practical tips, stories & strategies to grow abundant orchards, attract wildlife & restore earth. For seasoned permaculturists, beginners, or eco-food fans, episodes feature expert interviews on pruning, NAP systems, animal integration, common pitfalls, and innovations like farm robotics—to help you plant your miracle farm. rediscover the WOW in growing food!

  1. 23 hrs ago

    The Brutal Years of the Permaculture Orchard

    Lessons in this episode: 20 Years of Brutal Farming Lessons You Need to HearHow We Survived the Black Hole of PermacultureFrom Scraps to Success: My Darkest Orchard DaysWhy Brutal Years Made Us Unbreakable FarmersNo Money, No Problem: Building an Orchard on GritMental Toughness: How We Conquered Farming’s Dark TimesDIY Farming Hacks That Saved Us From Ruin Turning Pain into Profit: Our Permaculture JourneyEpisode Focus: Reflects on 20-25 "brutal years" of starting a permaculture orchard, highlighting lessons to ease future struggles.Brutal Years Defined: 15 years of monoculture organic orchard plus 5 years replanting permaculture; a financial "black hole" sucking resources.Rejection of Handouts: Pops avoided government aid (e.g., crop insurance) to maintain independence, contrasting with subsidy-reliant European farmers.Resourcefulness: Built pens and traps from scraps (e.g., pallets, buckets), evolving designs (e.g., heavy cedar to lightweight skis) via quick tests.Nursery Struggles: Grew 7,000 trees from rootstock, redoing the nursery thrice, trading time for money with apprentices like Jean-François (split 3,500 trees).Time vs. Money: Lacked funds, so leveraged time, observation (e.g., shrubs vs. painting trees), and annual crops (e.g., veggies, lambs) to bridge gaps.Mental Toughness: Brutal years built resilience; Pops sees setbacks (e.g., losing tens of thousands) as growth, not defeat.Learning Curve: Mistakes (e.g., replanting mature orchard) shaped low-maintenance systems, now in Master Class to save others time.Frugal Habits: Lived below poverty level, prioritizing needs over wants (e.g., $100/day family trips), habits persist despite success.Mindset Shift: Encourages starting small (e.g., two trios), observing, and appreciating modern ease vs. historical homesteading. _______________________________________ ** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com _______________________________________ === SOCIAL MEDIA ===Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesfermes.farmsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefansobkowiakLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-sobkowiak-91694442/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/permaculorchardMy FRENCH YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-fKD72AtioxXV2C9oZf6ZQ

    The Brutal Years of the Permaculture Orchard

  2. Aug 7

    Stefan Sobkowiak - "How to Make Your Dream Job Your Real Job"

    For people who would like to Make Their Dream Job Their Real Job. We document becoming content creators with lessons from our seven year journey.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why POP1:17 Why start a YouTube channel or a podcast. Just start.6:58 Are you a perfectionist? The solution.10:15 Please document your journey.14:45 Why document your journey? Why create content?16:42 Red Ocean - Blue Ocean approach to creating content24:02 The power of a pattern interrupt on a content feed25:31 The importance of a quiet period, an example of the Permaculture Orchard30:06 What is teaching? How is it different from creating content?31:51 The importance of making mistakes. How best to learn from your mistakes.35:43 The different types of audiences and learners.40:21 The steps of creating content and just start. Keep your ideals.48:06 The power of content and trusting the content creator. Stefan's transition from public speaking to video.50:16 The power of just start. Finding your voice.54:26 Do it for your passion, love the grind and gamifying.58:43 This is the best time to start and the tools available now.1:00:34 Your first 50 videos and the YouTube journey and YouTube game.1:04:26 The importance of capturing your ideas.1:07:08 Shorts on YouTube1:08:50 You're one video away... you're one blog post away... you're one podcast episode away... from blowing up with an audience.1:11:53 Please just start your journey as a content creator. Don't wait for conditions to be perfect, MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS FOR YOU._______________________________________** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com_______________________________________=== SOCIAL MEDIA ===Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesfermes.farmsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefansobkowiakLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-sobkowiak-91694442/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/permaculorchardMy FRENCH YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-fKD72AtioxXV2C9oZf6ZQ

    Stefan Sobkowiak - "How to Make Your Dream Job Your Real Job"

  3. Jul 24

    Did Tesla's Tech Just Make Farming Go FULLY ELECTRIC?

    Hint hint of what's in this episode: No More Gas Hassles: Farming’s Electric Upgrade! From Gas Fumes to Smart Farms: My Tesla Journey! Why Old-School Farmers Love This Electric Beast! Electric Farming Tools That’ll Blow Your Mind! Busting EV Myths: Range, Speed, and More Exposed! Why Farmers Are Ditching Gas for Electric—You Should Too! Stefan's Tesla referral link : https://www.tesla.com/referral/stefan562040Zack's referral link : https://www.tesla.com/referral/zack824510 ** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    Did Tesla's Tech Just Make Farming Go FULLY ELECTRIC?

  4. Jul 10

    Billy Bond of Perma Pastures Farm - SHARES his Secrets to Achieving Fruit Tree Abundance in 3 years!

    Podcast episode with Stefan Sobkowiak (Permaculture Orchard Podcast) visiting Billy Bond at Perma Pastures Farm in North Carolina. Follow-up to previous episode on Billy's backstory; focuses on his orchard, trees, and permaculture practices. Billy credits Stefan's film and methods as paradigm-shifting for his pragmatic approach. ** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    Billy Bond of Perma Pastures Farm - SHARES his Secrets to Achieving Fruit Tree Abundance in 3 years!

  5. Jun 26

    Three Must-Haves to Attract MORE Birds to Your Yard!

    Just a TASTE of what's HIDDEN in this episode: The Birdman’s Secret to a Living, Singing Garden! Turn Your Yard into a Bird Paradise Overnight! Why Birds Love This One Simple Trick—You Will Too! From Feeder to Frenzy: Hook Birds for Life! Grow These Plants, Watch Birds Flock to You! The App That IDs Birds—and Changes Everything! How Geese and Deer Taught Me to Lure Birds! Bird Collecting: The Hobby That Transforms Your Lawn! Unlock Nature’s Symphony with This Easy Hack!** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    Three Must-Haves to Attract MORE Birds to Your Yard!

  6. Jun 12

    Mixing Permaculture & YouTube has been (The Journey)

    If you have ever considered quitting your day job and embark on a content creation journey, or are just curious what a YouTube journey looks like, this video is for you. It's based on our shared experience as a father son team of creating YouTube and educational content for 7 years looks like. It's a similar journey whether you are interested in YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, X, podcasting or any other content creation journey. Lot's of great lessons that can save you a lot of time and money. ** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    Mixing Permaculture & YouTube has been (The Journey)

  7. May 29

    From Runway to the Garden : Flock Fingers Lakes Journey to Growing Vibrant Plants

    In this episode of the Permaculture Orchard Podcast, host Stefan Sobkowiak interviews Summer Rayne Oakes, a former fashion icon turned environmentalist and land steward. They discuss her 90-acre property in New York's Finger Lakes region, focusing on regenerative landscaping, deer management, aesthetics, and community initiatives. Summer's Youtube Channels : https://www.youtube.com/@summerrayneoakes https://www.youtube.com/@FlockFingerLakes ** NEW ** Use code : POP250 at checkout to save 250$ off of Stefan’s Permaculture Orchard Master Class available at https://permaculture.study/courses/masterclass-bundle/Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    From Runway to the Garden : Flock Fingers Lakes Journey to Growing Vibrant Plants

  8. May 15

    The importance of an IDEA & how it can make ALL the difference.

    Gems in this episode: One Idea Can Change Your Life – Here’s How The Orchard Zipline Idea I’ve Held for 5 Years Ideas Are Seeds: Plant Them and Watch Them Grow Why I Live 20 Years Ahead – And You Can Too From Shot Down to Inspired: Unlock Your Ideas The Greenhouse Barn Dream I’ve Chased for Decades How to Turn Daydreams into Game-Changers Permaculture Secrets: Sharing Ideas That Win Think Like a Kid Again – The Power of Ideas ** NEW ** Use code : POP250 at checkout to save 250$ off of Stefan’s Permaculture Orchard Master Class available at https://permaculture.study/courses/masterclass-bundle/Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com

    The importance of an IDEA & how it can make ALL the difference.
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Welcome to the Permaculture Orchard Podcast: Inspiring talks on sustainable farming, regenerative agriculture & ecosystems. Hosted by Stefan Sobkowiak—farmer, educator, YouTuber and his son Zack Zane. Practical tips, stories & strategies to grow abundant orchards, attract wildlife & restore earth. For seasoned permaculturists, beginners, or eco-food fans, episodes feature expert interviews on pruning, NAP systems, animal integration, common pitfalls, and innovations like farm robotics—to help you plant your miracle farm. rediscover the WOW in growing food!

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