For the release of JMFortier's book "Microfermes", I went to Paris where I had the opportunity to discuss the costing of the intensive organic market gardening model with two other market gardeners, Jean Michel Le Guen from the microferme des Anges and Tom Rials from the ferme du Perche.

Welcome to Jardin de La Valette, I'm Sylvain Couderc, small-scale market gardener, and in this article I'm going to tell you about an essential tool on our biointensive micro-farm: the grelinette. I'll show you how we use this tool on our farm to aerate the soil without turning it over. The grelinette is a real ally in promoting soil oxygenation, mineralization and flexibility, without having to resort to more invasive tillage techniques. Follow me to find out how this tool is used on our farm.

When it comes to weed management in intensive organic market gardening, it's essential to have the right tools at hand. Among these, the currycomb harrow proves to be an effective tool for weeding emerging seedlings. In this article, we explore the use of the currycomb harrow, its advantages and how it works in market gardening.

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.

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!

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.

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.