Cultivation methodes

A piece of Smuljungle leifruit history

A piece of Smuljungle leifruit history

It used to be a real art to keep ‘Leifruit’ in check in all sorts of twists and turns. It…
A blessed marriage or how the wild grape used to climb the trees

A blessed marriage or how the wild grape used to climb the trees

It was a phrase Bart Backaert had dropped during one of our excursions. Did you know that in the old…
The living soil handbook

The living soil handbook

This is another book that is definitely on my wish list. It’s always dangerous when you go and look at…
Ilvo – Agroforestry

Ilvo – Agroforestry

The Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO) is an independent scientific research institute of the Flemish government. The…
Will the real Bouché Thomas please stand up?

Will the real Bouché Thomas please stand up?

This is an ode to this ancient technique of leading fruit trees. Not directly in line with a food forest,…
Hugelkultur what the hell is that?

Hugelkultur what the hell is that?

I’m still getting inspiration from Robert Hart’s book Forest Gardening. Reading is slow because there are so many tips in…
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