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- DirectorOlivier AsselinStarsStefan SobkowiakBased on 20 years of applied theory and trial and error, biologist and educator Stefan Sobkowiak shares his experience transforming a conventional apple orchard into an abundance of biodiversity that virtually takes care of itself.
- DirectorFrank GapinskiStarsGeoff LawtonGeoff Lawton takes you into the world of Permaculture and explains the basic concepts for beginners.
- DirectorFrank GapinskiStarsGeoff LawtonPermaculture teacher Geoff Lawton designs and builds a dam and water harvesting system on a farm.
- DirectorFrank GapinskiStarsGeoff LawtonPermaculture teacher Geoff Lawton explains how to build a food forest that imitates the natural system. He then goes back and visits a food forest he built many years ago that has been allowed to grow wild and untamed.
- DirectorFrank GapinskiStarsGeoff LawtonGeoff Lawton takes you into the world of Permaculture Soils. Understanding how microbes work in organic soils is the key to sustainable abundance and Lawton shows you how to do it.
- DirectorCosta BoutsikarisStarsLisa DepianoCharles EisensteinBen FalkInhabit explores the many environmental issues facing us today and examines solutions that are being applied using the ecological design process called 'Permaculture'. Permaculture is a design lens that uses the principles found in ecosystems to help shift our impact from destructive to regenerative. Focused mostly on the Northeastern and Midwestern regions of the United States, Inhabit provides an intimate look at permaculture peoples and practices ranging from rural, suburban, and urban landscapes.
- StarsRebecca HoskingColin CampbellRosie BoycottWildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future, and discovers that nature holds the key. With her father close to retirement, Rebecca returns to her family's wildlife-friendly farm in Devon, to become the next generation to farm the land. But last year's high fuel prices were a wake-up call for Rebecca. Realising that all food production in the UK is completely dependent on abundant cheap fossil fuel, particularly oil, she sets out to discover just how secure this oil supply is. Alarmed by the answers, she explores ways of farming without using fossil fuel. With the help of pioneering farmers and growers, Rebecca learns that it is actually nature that holds the key to farming in a low-energy future.
- DirectorDavid HolmgrenStarsDavid Holmgren
- DirectorAlbert J. CloutierStarsGlenn Martinez"They're soft, almost cuddly!" wisecracks organic farmer Glenn Martinez as he displays a handful of wiggling worms to the video camera. "and they're eating my garbage!" "Olomana Gardens Permaculture and Aquaponics" takes viewers on an in depth tour of this certified organic demonstration farm. We learn about permaculture as practiced at Olomana Gardens in Waimanalo. Permaculture is basically about reducing waste: using everything and not throwing anything away. The main aim of Permaculture is to create living systems. It is an ecologist's dream of actively conserving world life and resources. The film focuses on the synergy between animals, with worms eating chicken poop and chickens eating worms. A big feature is the aquaponics section. Aquaponics comes from aquaculture coupled with hydroponics. This type of growing system combines fish raising and production of organic vegetables. It has the potential of supplying vast numbers of people with a sustainable and ecologically healthy supply of protein and vegetables at a minimal investment with quick results. The film also spotlights the diverse and colorful collection of animals, including horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys and goats and thousands upon thousands of composting worms which turn organic waste and manures into natural fertilizer. Learning the basics of vermi-composting and aquaponics is both easy and entertaining from this master gardener. Glenn is a highly sought after teacher who gives tours and agricultural workshops daily. Together, with his wife Liz, they run this successful certified organic farm, one of only three in the country using this system. As this film so powerfully demonstrates by capturing both the lush tropical beauty of the gardens, along with Glenn's keen insights and gardening tips,symbiotic relationships are the key to extraordinary fertility.
- DirectorHeidi SnelStarsSepp HolzerVeronika HolzerA film about an Austrian "agrarian rebel" named Sepp Holzer, who simply observes nature and thus farms extremely successfully. At an altitude of 1,500 meters, this farmer has created an excellently functioning permaculture system. Among the Austrian cultivation monocultures, he established a diverse system of plants and ponds that has no parallel in Europe.
- DirectorBertram VerhaagStarsSepp HolzerVeronika HolzerBernd LötschIm südlichsten Zipfel des Salzburger Landes - im Lungau - dem Sibirien Österreichs - betreibt der Land- und Forstwirt Sepp Holzer auf seinem Bergbauernhof eine Landwirtschaft der besonderen Art. Entgegen allen konventionellen Regeln hat er - trotz einer Jahresdurchschnittstemperatur von 4,5°C und einer Höhenlage zwischen 900m und 1400m - eine essbare Paradies-Landschaft geschaffen, und damit Furore gemacht. Ihm ist es in vierzig Jahren Naturbeobachtung, unerschöpflicher Experimentierfreude und Behördenkämpfen gelungen, seine Gegner von seiner naturnahen Bewirtschaftungsart zu überzeugen: "Vielfalt statt Einfalt denn alle Pflanzen und Tiere haben eine sinnvolle Funktion" so Holzer. Auf den Gebrauch von Pestiziden, Herbiziden oder Dünger wird gänzlich verzichtet. "Mit der Natur kooperieren, statt sie zu bekämpfen. Die Natur beobachten, und herausfinden, welche Pflanzen einander unterstützen." Das sind Schlüsselbegriffe für Sepp Holzer und Grundprinzipien der Permakultur. Seit 1962, als er den Hof seines Vaters mit 19 Jahren übernahm, betreiben Sepp Holzer und seine Frau ein perfekt funktionierendes Permakultur-System, ohne überhaupt von dem Begriff "Permakultur" gehört zu haben. Angelegt in Terrassen, ähnlich den Reisfeldern in Asien, unterscheidet sich sein 46h großes Land stark von den umliegenden Fichtenmonokulturen: Hier wächst vieles, was kaum jemand in einer Höhenlage von 1400m vermuten würde: von Kirschen, Äpfeln, Pilzen über Kiwifrüchten bis hin zu Zitronen, Kürbissen, Kartoffeln und Zuchinies. Überall sprießt und gedeiht die Natur. Entlang den Wegen, auf Terrassen, im Wald, auf extremen Steilhängen und sogar auf steinigem Boden. Innerhalb der Mischkultur befinden sich ca. 45 Wassergärten, Feuchtbiotope, Teiche und drei Bergseen. Hier züchtet der Biobauer seltene Fische, Kröten, Krebse und Wasserpflanzen. Seine Schweine beackern den Boden, eggen und düngen, und die Pflanzen sorgen gegenseitig für Feuchtigkeit, Stickstoff, und Gründünger. So hat Sepp Holzer weniger Arbeit und mehr Zeit, interessierter Besucher aus aller Welt über seine Mischkulturen aufzuklären.
- DirectorHeidi SnelStarsSepp HolzerVeronika Holzer
- DirectorHeidi SnelStarsSepp Holzer
- DirectorMalcolm St. Julian BownStarsMasanobu Fukuoka
- DirectorMalcolm BaldwinStarsKen FernJulia GuerraMike Guerra
- StarsRay Mears
- StarsRay MearsAn in depth series researching the origins and practical history of the crafted bush. Ray provides a witty element to his knowledge of the bush and provides an educational insight into the delicate craft of producing bushes. A great watch! Funny, inspiring and clever, yet somewhat disturbing. Overall 3 rectangles ***
- DirectorBill MasonStarsBill MasonWilf PelletierCanoeist and painter Bill Mason explores the Canadian wilderness to the north of Lake Superior.
- DirectorDick ProennekeStarsDick ProennekeBob Swerer Jr.Wendy IshiiIn 1968, one man films his attempt to build a cabin and live in the Alaskan wilderness. He goes weeks or months at a time without human contact.
- DirectorBob Swerer Jr.StarsDick ProennekeDick Proenneke's simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote Alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to "Alone in the Wilderness". Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm wind-up Bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning Alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit from his brother Ray (Jake). His epic journey takes you on a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced society, and is a true breath of fresh air.
- DirectorDick ProennekeStarsDick ProennekeDocumentary of Dick Proenneke's solitary, daily life in remote Alaska. Based on a video he shot himself with his 16 mm Bolex camera.
- StarsSteven RinellaEliasJoe RoganA man travels around the vast wilderness hunting various animals. He hunts everything from birds to bears. Once the animal is bagged he demonstrates how to process the game and cook it.
- StarsMichael PollanSamin NosratIsaac PollanAs he tries his hand at baking, brewing and braising, acclaimed food writer Michael Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world.
- DirectorFrédéric BackStarsPhilippe NoiretChristopher PlummerThe story of a shepherd's single handed quest to re-forest a barren valley.