A delightful recounting of sepp holzers journey into perma culture. Sepp holzers permaculture is the work of a man of unique sensitivity and imagination. In 2009 sepp holzer left the krameterhof in the hands of his son josef andreas holzer. While the ultimate purpose was to visit sepp holzers krameterhof i decided to take some time to visit my close knit spiritual family in bavaria, germany. It is particularly noteworthy because it grew out of practical application and was relatively detached from the scientific community. This is a great 45 minute dvd on general sepp holzer techniques. Hij was pionier op het gebied van ecologische landbouw, vooral met technieken voor gebruik in koude klimaten zijn boerderij krameterhof ligt op. Practice and learning in nature holzer permaculture training is practice oriented hands on. Permaculture in the salzburg alps original book sepp holzer the agrarian rebell original. Hundreds, and even thousands, of years ago in presentday.
Sepp holzers permaculture by sepp holzer goodreads. Josef sepp holzer was born in the province of salzburg, austria. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening by sepp holzer. Sepp holzer is famous amongst his followers for his work on his original farm the krameterhof and the positive landscape changes he initiated in extramadura spain, tamera portugal and kallispel montana, usa. He started experimenting with various agricultural methods and developed a business called landwirtschaftliche spezialkulturen krameterhof agricultural solutions krameterhof. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening. Participants will visit his new farm the holzerhof, the krameterhof, and several permavitae sites in ubelbach. I was so impressed by sepp that i studied german online and with library books and cds for a few months so i would be able to competently travel to the krameterhof sepp s farm to meet him. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria 1,500 meters above sea level. When asked which permaculture book is the best, i am hard pressed to choose between this book and gaias garden. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
He followed the conventional wisdom of chemical farming pushed by companies following the war years. How to build a hinged hoophouse for a raised bed garden duration. However, we try to give you some information about sepp holzer in english. Josef sepp holzer born july 24, 1942 in ramingstein, state of salzburg, austria is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture. Sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof haunebu7s blog. A fascinating book written by a man who has devoted a lifetime to working with nature and creating extraordinarily diverse polycul. He is a farmer, author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture. Over the years, the farm at krameterhof has played host to students and scientists alike, keen to learn from holzer s example and holzer himself has become involved at an international level working in development aid in colombia, costa rica and africa. Our goal is to expand the knowledge of interrelationships in nature, and gain insight into a variety of management options. Sepp holzer permaculture the dalai lama of permaculture. Farmer, and watched the dvds that have been made about his farm, the krameterhof. Sepp holzer established the term holzer permakultur formerly holzersche permakultur for his way of farming to clearly differentiate his design approach from that of the urban movement. Most neighbouring farmers mainly farm monocultural spruce plantations, sepp is able to produce an incredible range of crops through the creation of microclimates and his unique water management systems.
Type in sepp holzer and krameterhof in search box and you will find many links. Sepp holzer with his farm krameterhof in ramingstein. This is followed by a full day tour of the krameterhof with his son josef. Decades were spent experimenting with different farming techniques to improve the productivity of his farm without compromising the natural integrity of his place.
He is currently conducting permaculture holzer permaculture seminars both at his holzerhof farm and worldwide. Jun 29, 2012 sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria richard perkins. Since 2012 he and his wife vroni are living and creating yet another paradise at the holzerhof burgenland, austria. I live in a community, and we have thought long and hard to build an organizational structure that can and is transitioning stewardship of land, tools, knowledge, and living systems from one generation to another. Most of holzers books are published in german through leopold stocker verlag.
Our training programs seek to provide our students with a firm foundation in the methods and techniques of holzer permaculture. As far as i know theres no better example of farmscale permaculture anywhere in europe than his farm, the krameterhof, high in the mountains of austria. We are frequently asked about the differences between permaculture and holzer permakultur. Sepp holzer s permaculture is a comprehensive guide which clearly explains the methods he has used. In 1962 sepp holzer took over his parents mountain farm krameterhof. Josef sepp holzer is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural. The book itself is a quality paperback and is a credit to the author and the publishers. Sepp holzer offener brief in diesem offenen brief finden.
The insight one gains into design possibilities from visiting such sights is profound. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first 4 days are spent with sepp holzer at the holzerhof. Food production and selfreliance in uncertain times after reading this book, all i can say is sepp holzer is a superstar farmer. Sepp holzer explains the essential role of water designs in order to feed landscapes and prevent desertification in desert or paradise e book also available. Sepp holzers name has become so frequently used with permaculture that it is clear he is seen as one of the giants of the field, especially in europe. He took over his parents mountain farm business in 1962 and pioneered the use of ecological farming, or permaculture, techniques at high altitudes 1,100 to 1,500 meters above sea level after. In this book, sepp shares the skill and knowledge acquired over his lifetime. It has a little about a lot of things in it and will get those on the thread sepps perennial grain i have more pictures of sepps grain in austria and a brief explanation of what sepp and josef said about it. After reading this book, all i can say is sepp holzer is a superstar farmer. Renaturing endangered landscapes, integrating diversified aquaculture, and creating biotopes in urban spaces.
Holzer has combined a lifetime of practical experience with clarity of expression and intellect to produce a book which will satisfy a practicallyminded farmer or. Apr 11, 2011 sepp holzers permaculture is the work of a man of unique sensitivity and imagination. We have an action packed workshop planned for august 5th16th in austria with sepp holzer. Josef sepp holzer is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture. Sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria richard perkins. After an upbringing in a traditional catholic rural family, he took over his parents mountain farm business in 1962 and pioneered the use of ecological farming, or permaculture, techniques at high altitudes 1,100 to 1,500 meters.
Garden for beginners book shade container garden ideas. In 1962 sepp holzer took over his parents farm krameterhof. The few books on bill mollisons work that were available in the german language. Sepp holzer books list of books by author sepp holzer. I was so impressed by sepp that i studied german online and with library books and cds for a few months so i would be able to competently travel to the krameterhof sepps farm to. The krameterhof is less an operational enterprise, in terms of cropyield although it does. Sepp holzers permaculture is the onestraw revolution for tree crops.
Nov 02, 2015 it is with this sense of multifaceted observation in mind that i departed for germany, the czech republic and austria. The krameterhof is the birthplace of sepp holzer and has shattered and redefined the norms of what a farm can be. In the alpine region in lungau, farming life can be harsh and unforgiving. Visit sepp holzers permaculture farm permaculture magazine. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening desert or paradise. The gardening channel with james prigioni recommended for you. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria, 1,500 metres above sea level. Sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria youtube. Due to his often unconventional views and approaches he. The holzer permaculture is a branch of permaculture developed independently from the mainstream permaculture in austria by sepp holzer.
Without a moments hesitation i directed her to sepp holzer and to this book. Jan 11, 2011 sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria, 1,500 metres above sea level. Lawrence sepps book sepp holzer permaculture is what inspired me down the permaculture path. The author discusses his farm in the mountains of austria and how he works with the climate to grow food. But that one day was so worth all the money that the trip cost me. He is author of several books, works nationally as permacultureactivist in the.
Josef sepp holzer geboren in 1942 in oostenrijk is boer, schrijver en internationaal consultant voor natuurlijke landbouw. Sepp holzers permakultur gebraucht sepp holzers permaculture. Explore hugelkultur and other innovative permaculture approaches in sepp holzers permaculture e book also available book. Sepp holzer was born on july 24, 1942 in krameterhof, ramingstein, salzburg, austria as josef holzer. Once regarded by society and his fellow farmers as a controversial oddball, sepp holzer is now recognised as an important agricultural innovator whose influential permaculture ideas have spread beyond his home country of austria to bring him international acclaim. His expanded farm the krameterhof now spans over 45 hectares of forest. Visit the krameterhof and holzerhof workshop with sepp. It is heavily illustrated with photographs and detailed diagrams as well as very informative text. The synergy of land and water a terrace and pond, agroforestry and aquaculture ecosystem at the holzerhof i was blown away to see each of these sites in person last year, and this years trip is shaping up to be even better. Holzer himself is modest about his ideas which he regards simply as natures wisdom and is happy to share his knowledge and. He learned the hard way because he experienced the failure of these methods and decided to follow his instincts instead. Published in 2004, this book could be found in several genres including gardening and nonfiction. In the holzer family for generations, the krameterhof is presently 110 acres and situated in the region of lungau in ramingstein on the slopes of mount schwartzenberg at an altitude ranging from 1100 to 1500 meters above sea level and surrounded by a pine desert as sepp. Watch sepp holzers permakultur 3 filme online vimeo on.
Holzer has combined a lifetime of practical experience with clarity of expression and intellect to produce a book which will satisfy a practicallyminded farmer or gardener as well as the student of agroecological design. Most neighbouring farmers mainly farm monocultural spruce plantations, sepp is able to produce an incredible range of crops through the creation of microclimates and. Since 20 sepp holzer lives on his new farm the holzerhof farm in the burgenland, austria. Visit sepp holzers amazing, biodiverse farm 1500 metres almost 5000 feet on an austrian mountain. His farm is an intricate network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, waterways and tracks, well covered with productive fruit trees and other vegetation, with the farmhouse neatly nestling amongst them.
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