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. 1d ago

    Marcin Jakubowski: From Nuclear Physicist to Building Open Source Farms & Machinery

    Marcin Jakubowski — nuclear physicist turned farmer and founder of Open Source Ecology — shares his journey creating the Global Village Construction Set: open-source blueprints for 50 machines that let anyone build a self-sustaining village.In this episode, Stefan and Marcin dive deep into:• The inspiring (and surprising) story of leaving academia for hands-on regenerative innovation• How open-source collaboration can revolutionize small-scale farming and permaculture• Practical DIY machines for tractors, soil prep, construction, and more• Building resilient, post-scarcity communities with affordable, replicable technology• First principles thinking and the future of decentralized food productionLearn more about Open Source Ecology: https://www.opensourceecology.org/Global Village Construction Set: https://www.opensourceecology.org/gvcs/Chapters:00:00 Intro & Welcome to Marcin Jakubowski01:45 Who is Marcin Jakubowski? (Nuclear Physicist to Farmer)03:50 The Pivotal Moment: Why He Left Academia07:30 Growing Up in Communist Poland – Early Influences10:45 Meditation, First Principles & Linux Inspiration13:30 From Theory to Hands-On: Urban Gardening & Early Experiments18:20 The Birth of Open Source Ecology & Global Village Construction Set (GVCS)24:15 The 50 Machines: Building a Self-Sustaining Village29:40 Open Source Hardware Explained – The Four Freedoms34:10 Practical Machines for Permaculture & Small Farms (Tractors, Brick Press, etc.)38:15 Fast Five Questions with Marcin44:20 Future Builder Academy & Finishing the 50 Machines by 202849:30 Collaboration with Permaculture Orchards & Replication Models55:40 Movable Orchards, Modular Systems & Automation Ideas1:02:10 Greening Deserts & Large-Scale Regeneration1:08:50 Economic Potential of Permaculture Orchards1:14:20 Final Advice & What the Permaculture Community Should Adopt1:19:40 If He Had to Start Over Today…1:22:50 Where to Find Marcin & Open Source Ecology1:25:00 Closing Thoughts_______________________________________** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (Use code POP250 at checkout to save $250!)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 Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StefanSobkowiakMy FRENCH YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-fKD72AtioxXV2C9oZf6ZQ

    Marcin Jakubowski: From Nuclear Physicist to Building Open Source Farms & Machinery

  2. Oct 9

    Fast Five with Morag Gamble: Her Must-Have Plants for a Thriving Permaculture Project

    Fast Five with Morag Gamble: Her Must-Have Plants for a Thriving Permaculture ProjectMorag Gamble is back for a lightning-fast, no-fluff edition of the Permaculture Orchard Podcast — and she shares her personal top must-have plants that belong in every thriving permaculture project.In just minutes you’ll discover:• Mulberry Tree – The undisputed MVP: feeds you, shades chickens, makes perfect mulch, and almost never fails• Surinam Spinach – The living-mulch hack that ends weeding forever and turns your orchard floor into a edible carpet• Grevillea – The caramel-nectar flower she licked as a kid (and why every food forest needs this bird-magnet super-plant) Plus Morag reveals:• Why these three plants create a self-sustaining system that works for beginners and pros alike• The “people care” mindset shift that makes any plant list actually succeed long-term If you want low-maintenance, high-yield plants that build soil, attract wildlife, and keep giving year after year, this Fast Five is pure gold. Resources from Morag Gamble: Permaculture Education Institute & free resources: https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org Morag's PodCast : https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org/podcast/Morag’s books, courses & global projects: https://moraggamble.com_______________________________________** 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

    Fast Five with Morag Gamble: Her Must-Have Plants for a Thriving Permaculture Project

  3. Oct 2

    Morag Gamble’s SECRETS to Achieving your Ultimate Permaculture Orchard Design!

    In this inspiring full-length interview on the Permaculture Orchard Podcast, global permaculture legend Morag Gamble opens up about how growing up immersed in permaculture shaped her into the design genius she is today — and how you can use the same principles to build abundant, resilient food forests.Discover:• The childhood bird-feeder moment that sparked her lifelong love of permaculture• Why mulberry is the ultimate MVP tree (feeds you, shades chickens, makes mulch, and almost never fails)• The Surinam spinach living-mulch hack that ends weeding forever• Grevillea nectar — the caramel-like flower she used to lick as a kid (and why it still matters)• How “people care” is the secret ingredient that makes every design actually work• Unschooling + AI: Morag’s bold vision for the youth permaculture revolution• Raising kids in permaculture and why the next generation is already running the show Morag shares raw, practical wisdom from 40+ years in the field — stories from her backyard beginnings to teaching thousands worldwide — and gives you simple, doable steps to bring the same magic into your own orchard or garden.If you want a food forest that feeds your family, heals the planet, AND nurtures the people in it… this episode is pure gold. Resources from Morag Gamble: Permaculture Education Institute & free resources: https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org Morag's PodCast : https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org/podcast/Morag’s books, courses & global projects: https://moraggamble.com0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Morag Gamble2:45 Morag’s Impressive Background & Global Work5:20 Growing Up in a Permaculture-Inspired Family9:15 The Childhood Bird-Feeder Moment That Sparked It All13:40 Why Landscape Architecture Disappointed Her18:30 Transitioning Fully into Permaculture Design24:10 Mulberry – The Ultimate MVP Tree (Feeds People, Animals & Soil)29:45 Surinam Spinach: The Living Mulch Hack That Ends Weeding35:10 Grevillea & Other Favorite Food Forest Plants41:20 People Care – The Secret Ingredient in Every Great Design48:30 Raising Kids in Permaculture & Perma Youth55:10 Unschooling, AI & the Future of Permaculture Education1:02:40 Practical Design Tips for Resilient Orchards & Food Forests1:11:20 Final Thoughts & Hopeful Vision for the Future_______________________________________** 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

    Morag Gamble’s SECRETS to Achieving your Ultimate Permaculture Orchard Design!

  4. Sep 25

    Fast Five with Eric Toensmeier: Must-Have Plants for Every Permaculture Garden

    Eric Toensmeier is back for a rapid-fire, no-fluff edition of the Permaculture Orchard Podcast's Fast Five — and he drops his top picks for one tree, one shrub, and one perennial that belong in every backyard food forest.• Mulberry Tree – The ultimate MVP: edible fruit, bird magnet, zero late-frost drama, and almost pest-free• Thornless Black Raspberry – New shade-loving, thornless native cultivar that’s about to change your berry game• Climbing Spinach – A perennial that tastes just like regular spinach and thrives in the shade Plus Eric shares:• The neighbor who changed his life and introduced him to pawpaw, persimmon, hardy kiwi, and more• The one research gap he wishes scientists would fill yesterday (shade yields for currants, potatoes & beyond) If you want low-maintenance, high-yield, climate-resilient plants that actually work in the real world, this Fast Five is pure gold.Resources from Eric:Free download of Trees with Edible Leaves (English, Spanish, French & more): https://perennialagricultureinstitute.wordpress.comEric’s website & Perennial Solutions: https://perennialsolutions.org_______________________________________** 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

    Fast Five with Eric Toensmeier: Must-Have Plants for Every Permaculture Garden

  5. Sep 18

    Eric Toensmeier Shares How Your Backyard Could Feed You for Life!

    Eric Toensmeier just dropped the ultimate permaculture game-changer: trees that grow endless edible leaves — and your backyard could literally feed you for life.In this powerful interview on the Permaculture Orchard Podcast, perennial crop legend Eric Toensmeier (author of Trees with Edible Leaves, The Carbon Farming Solution, Edible Forest Gardens, and more) reveals how to turn ordinary trees into a nonstop superfood factory.Discover:• Trees that taste like chicken soup (yes, really — Chinese Toon is mind-blowing)• The pollarding hack that gives you tender greens for months without buying spinach again• Mulberry leaves that are more nutritious than most store-bought vegetables• How perennial systems build carbon, boost biodiversity, and create climate-resilient food forests• Easy starter plants for any backyard orchard (mulberry is the MVP)• Why migrant communities already know these secrets — and how we can bring them backEric shares real-world stories from his work with urban farms, refugee gardens, and global agroforestry — plus practical tips you can use this season to grow more food with less work.If you’re tired of annual gardening struggles and want a low-maintenance, abundant, planet-healing system… this episode is for you. Resources from Eric:Free download of Trees with Edible Leaves (English, Spanish, French & more): https://perennialagriculture.instituteEric’s website & Perennial Solutions: https://perennialsolutions.org0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Eric Toensmeier2:20 Eric’s Impressive Background & Major Books6:45 Starting a Perennial Seed Company & Urban Farming11:30 Working with Immigrant & Refugee Communities (Nuestras Raices)17:10 Why Some Cultures Already Embrace Perennial Foods23:40 Trees with Edible Leaves – The Game Changer28:50 Chinese Toon: The Tree That Tastes Like Chicken Soup34:10 Pollarding Hack for Endless Tender Greens40:25 Mulberry Leaves – More Nutritious Than Store Vegetables47:10 Best Starter Trees & Plants for Backyard Food Forests54:30 How Perennials Build Carbon, Biodiversity & Resilience1:01:15 Real-World Stories from Urban Farms & Agroforestry1:09:40 Climate Solutions, Policy Work & Project Drawdown1:17:20 Final Thoughts & Hope for the Future of Perennial Systems_______________________________________** 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

    Eric Toensmeier Shares How Your Backyard Could Feed You for Life!

  6. Sep 11

    The Permaculture Consultant : Discovering Permaculture Changed His Family's Life

    Stefan Sobkowiak sits down with William Bond owner of the YouTube channel The Permaculture Consultant as he explains how discovering Permaculture changed his family's life forever.Check out & SUBSCRIBE to Williams YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC8I_-lIus_Z-fNkvoCkJ4DA 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to William Bond3:15 How Discovering Permaculture Changed His Family’s Life8:40 Father-Son Dynamics: Working with Dad (Billy Bond)14:20 Starting YouTube & The Permaculture Consultant Channel20:10 The Permaculture Pimpcast Story & “Pimp Daddy”27:30 Building a Permaculture Consulting Business34:45 Mindset Shift: Seeing Food Everywhere in Ecosystems42:10 Community, Resilience & Why You Can’t Do It All Alone50:30 Advice for Father-Son Teams & Family Businesses58:15 Making a Living with Permaculture Consultations1:05:40 Challenges, Side Topics & Keeping It Real1:13:20 Final Thoughts & Inspiration for the Next Generation_______________________________________** 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/

    The Permaculture Consultant : Discovering Permaculture Changed His Family's Life

  7. Sep 4

    Andrew Millison’s Permaculture Journey : From Lost Hippie to 100 Million+ views

    Stefan Sobkowiak sits down with Andrew Millison - Permaculture's largest YouTube creator as he shares his impactful journey from lost hippie to a redirection after his parents introduced him to a permaculture course that a local college was offering. Little did Andrew know this new path would lead him on the adventure of a lifetime as he continues to use his platform(s) for good, implementing permaculture practices to improve the lives of countless people around the world.Donate to https://www.earthrepair.fund/Watch Earth Repair's first YouTube video : https://youtu.be/24uCCr3KjCI?si=c7CDxZOIbRZJBVHj0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Andrew Millison4:10 Andrew’s Early “Lost Hippie” Days & Dropping Out9:45 Discovering Earthships in New Mexico14:20 Taking His First Permaculture Design Course (1996)20:30 Moving to Oregon State University & Online Education27:15 Creating the First Online Permaculture Course34:50 The Decision to Start Filming – India 201741:20 Learning Videography & the India Pilgrimage Series49:30 The Pani Foundation Story – Massive Water Harvesting Movement57:40 How One Bollywood Star Sparked a Village Revolution1:05:10 Scaling Impact: From Videos to Real-World Land Restoration1:13:30 Reaching Over 100 Million Views & Changing Lives1:21:45 Earth Repair Fund & Current Projects1:29:30 Advice for Content Creators & Permaculture Educators1:36:10 Final Thoughts & Vision for the Future_______________________________________** 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

    Andrew Millison’s Permaculture Journey : From Lost Hippie to 100 Million+ views

  8. Aug 21

    Stefan Sobkowiak Talks About Cutting Down The Permaculture Orchard

    Stefan shares his mistakes involved when he planted his nitrogen fixing trees throughout the permaculture orchard and shares how he intend to fix it.Kebtek package I use : https://www.kebtek.com/product/467.html(Use code STEFAN10 at checkout to save)Main channel YouTube video : THIS Forced me to Cut my Permaculture Orchard https://youtu.be/pztmYrcnpzA?si=UK3g27HkXVeuSLvb_______________________________________** 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 Talks About Cutting Down The Permaculture Orchard
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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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