Hey everyone ! I've finally figured out what I want to do with this platform. It will remain free to use, but I'm excited to announce that I'm working on several courses and resources that will help fund my work and allow me to dedicate more time to it. These will be available through one-time purchases for the most part. What I'm currently working on (in order) 1 - The Syntropic Paradigm Course A foundational course that dives deep into the philosophy and principles behind regenerative agriculture. -60 short video lessons (around 5 minutes each) -Available in both video and eBook format (eBook will be cheaper) -An encyclopedia of real-world applications of the philosophy (practical examples and counter-examples) 2 - Stratification Course A systematic and applied course on how to get the most out of stratifying your systems. -Approximately 10 videos -20–30 minutes each -Practical and detailed -Focused on real-world implementation and design, not pure theory but good practice. 3 - Mediterranean Plant Database A detailed plant database built specifically for Mediterranean climates (from semi-arid to wet) -Launching initially with around 50 plants -Expanded gradually through regular updates (already have 350 species listed) -Including support species, crops, ornamentals, and climbing plants -Detailed information on functions, management, ecology, and uses 4 - Food Forestry Tools Course A practical course covering essential food forestry tools and how to use them effectively. 5 - Seed Shop A small seed shop focused on Mediterranean support species. Planned offerings: -Acacia saligna (already started, 5 EURO/100 seeds) -Physalis -Up to around 10 species 6 - Consultancies I'm also beginning to offer consultancy services. This summer: I've already completed my first consultancy, two more are already planned for July, and around four additional people have expressed interest ! If you're interested, feel free to get in touch. Extra details The paid courses will be available through the Mini Courses section of the platform.

Hey guys ! Had a bit of a break from the platform, but planning on posting more often again ! I had the opportunity to interview Scott Hall again about a method of syntropic agroforestry he calls Successional Accumulation - an approach that aims to establish systems with little to no external amendments and, in many climates, little to no irrigation. (In brittle climates, some irrigation and mulch are still usually needed to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, but the requirements are far lower than with the typical Plant All at Once approach.) For many people, it may seem like Scott is reinventing the wheel or proposing something that Ernst Götsch never practiced. But in reality, Ernst started his farm using a very similar approach; he simply never coined a specific term for it. Today, Plant All at Once is used in the vast majority of syntropic systems. While it can produce impressive results, it is also demanding because it often requires large quantities of amendments and biomass to support primary species and crops. In brittle climates, these inputs can be difficult and expensive to obtain, especially during dry years when straw bales are expensive adn scarce. Access is another challenge. Many farms are located in remote areas, and the cost of transportation for all materials continues to rise. That's why Scott's ideas are so interesting. Successional Accumulation offers a different pathway - one that seeks to build fertility and biomass progressively using trees only, rather than importing large quantities of biomass upfront. Enjoy the interview - there are some real gems in there!

I wanted to share a comparison between two physalis lines: One growing under trees (with castor as support) VS One fully exposed and twice as much water. The difference is striking in the video. Physalis is frost-tender in my climate - they would survive albeit burnt new branches, but they would not thrive. With protection, growth stays vigorous instead of getting knocked back. Same applies to pepino melon here - although even more frost sensitive. This is where the syntropic dynamics really matters : you can push the limits of what grows in your climate. Even species like avocado or cherimoya could establish with protection from tree canopies - although they’ll need more water here. Don't go too crazy with zone-pushing experiments. I saw a guy trying to plant jackfruit in Portugal...everyone want these subtropical to tropical fruits so stick to what's at the edge of your climate. Physalis, on the other hand, is tough - more drought-resistant than tomato. Microclimate and timing can allow you to zone push - Don't plant these in Autumn if you have frost, they won't have enough time to establish before that, plant in Spring instead !

Hey y’all! I wanted to share a video filmed by some friends of mine who were here about a month ago hosting a course on the property. It’s mostly in Spanish, but you can turn on the auto subtitles ! This gives you some great drone footage and a better look at the growth of the lines and management of the grasses this spring - across the trial line and almond grove about 1.1 km linear in total. Hope you find something valuable in it! 🌱

Hey you all ! I'm really excited to share the progress of the oldest syntropic system I’ve designed and planted. One of the biggest lessons from this site is that trees don’t always thrive right away - even the toughest species (such as casuarina, false pepper or eucalyptus) On highly degraded land, there are a couple of key limiting factors: - Compacted or poor soil can prevent taproots from penetrating deeply - Strong wind exposure can limit tree growth. Because of this, it’s essential to plant a good density of your placenta 2 to secondary bushes such as tagasaste, tree alfalfa and your typical Mediteranean herbs. They play a crucial role in : - breaking up the soil and create channels for roots - reducing exposure and create microclimates - preparing the space for your main trees to eventually take over This plot has been a really valuable trial for me, and I highly recommend doing something similar on your land. Start with your poorest soil on site. It gives you a true reference point and shows you which species can actually handle extreme degradation. And work from there !