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Youtube channel
The Youtube channel is a valuable communication tool throughout the season. In addition to field information on bio-intensive market gardening, you'll be able to discover various seasons and themes, such as irrigation and insect management.
The Podcast
Every month, I organize a visio with other market gardeners for discussions lasting over 2 hours on the bio-intensive model. It's an opportunity to exchange views on the issues facing our profession, and to share our latest discoveries and the tips we're applying on our respective farms.
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Le Cercle du maraîchage bio-intensif
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A free forum open to all has been set up to discuss, ask questions and get answers about the bio-intensive method of small-scale farming. Every Monday, I answer the various questions that haven't been answered. Several categories are available, such as disease management, finding equipment, classified ads, water management and more.
Our Blog articles
What is the oscillating hoe?
Weed management is a major concern for us, and that's where the oscillating hoes come in. We have two types of hoe, one 8 cm and the other 12 cm, chosen according to the number of rows on the bed. The 8 cm hoe is perfect for crops with 4 to 5 rows, while we opt for the 12 cm hoe whenever we have fewer rows, i.e. three, two or one row.
What is a micro-market garden?
Organic vegetable micro-farms have gained in popularity in recent years, and rightly so! These small, human-scale farms, inspired by principles such as intensive organic market gardening, are revolutionizing our vision of modern agriculture. In this article, we'll explore in detail what a microfarm is and the basic principles that characterize it. Get ready to discover a new agricultural world, more respectful of the environment and public health!
Les Jardins de la Valette invited to the Spanish Basque Country
Slow Food, an organization dedicated to the preservation of local culinary traditions and the promotion of sustainable agriculture, is preparing to organize an exceptional training course in the Basque Country on bio-intensive market gardening. For the first time, this training will be offered bilingually, in both French and Spanish, to enable enriching international participation.
Bio-intensif on the cover of Jardin bio's '4 saisons' magazine
In the world of small-scale, intensive organic market gardening enthusiasts, Sylvain Couderc is considered a forerunner of the bio-intensive model in France. This committed, nature-friendly farmer has succeeded in transforming his small plot of land into a productive, eco-responsible garden. His recent article, published in the prestigious magazine "4 Saisons du jardin bio", gives us a fascinating insight into his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture. Let's discover together the portrait of this craftsman of the soil, whose passion and determination are a source of inspiration for nature lovers and environmentalists alike.