Since 20 sepp holzer lives on his new farm the holzerhof farm in the burgenland, austria. V roce 1962 prevzal horsky statek svych rodicu krameterhof, kde hospodari permakulturnim. Terraces and raised beds has more depth on polyculture and creating the terraces. Dans ce livre incontournable, sepp holzer detaille les techniques et. Holzer followed with a second book, desert or paradise, in 2012. Austrian sepp holzer built one of the largest permaculture farms in europe. Sepp holzer s permaculture is the onestraw revolution for tree crops. There were indeed apples as well, and the mountain ash also produces a high quality schnapps. These strategies have proven that working in harmony with nature is not only ecologically beneficial, but also be economically successful.
Josef sepp holzer geboren in 1942 in oostenrijk is boer, schrijver en internationaal consultant voor natuurlijke landbouw. I loved the fact that he, like manutoba fukuoka came to the same sorts of conclusions as bill. Sepp holzers permaculture is the work of a man of unique sensitivity and imagination. The book offers a wealth of insight into holzers philosophy and general methods, although it is light on detailed instruction. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardeningwith information on mushroom cultivation, sowing a. Last year, after being in california in spring, i went to austria during the summer to be on the holzerhof and the krameterhof. See more ideas about permaculture, permaculture gardening, farm gardens. Visit sepp holzers amazing, biodiverse farm 1500 metres almost 5000 feet on an austrian mountain. Hij was pionier op het gebied van ecologische landbouw, vooral met technieken voor gebruik in. Sepp holzer is an austrian permaculturist who discovered permaculture on his own before the term permaculture had been coined by bill mollison and david holmgren when he took over his familys alpine farm in 1962. Sepp holzer agroecology seminar spain september 2017 evento. The serial program futuremag is broadcasted weekly on arte and focusses on trendsetting topics. Farming with nature 33 mins aquaculture 30 mins terraces and raised beds 27 mins david holmgren is the cooriginator of the.
Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria 1,500 meters above sea level. 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 1100 to 1500 meters. Apr 11, 2011 sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria 1,500 meters above sea level. 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. Sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria duration.
In the beginning of 20, sepp holzer left the krameterhof, the farm he was born on. Nov 02, 2015 it is with this sense of multifaceted observation in mind that i departed for germany, the czech republic and austria. 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. Ann, sepp does his grafting as soon as the sap starts to flow in the spring, it has never been the right time of year during a workshop to do this. Holzer permaculture alternatives for sustainable farming in harmony with nature 1 holzer permaculture 1. Krameterhof sepp holzers permaculture paradise thermal mass, water. It is particularly noteworthy because it grew out of practical application and was relatively detached from the scientific community. Anything i have seen from sepp holzer is awesome and by now i have attended 5 seminars. Josef sepp holzer was born in the province of salzburg, austria. 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. Sepp holzer s permaculture is a natural form of agriculture.
Josef sepp holzer born july 24, 1942 in ramingstein, province of salzburg, austria is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture 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 1100 to 1500. Pochazi z tradicni rakouske katolicke rodiny sedlaku. 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. Visit the krameterhof and holzerhof workshop with sepp. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria, 1,500 metres above sea level. See more ideas about permaculture, permaculture design and forest garden. Sepp holzer s son josef walks us through his family farm called the krameterhof. He started experimenting with various agricultural methods and developed a business called landwirtschaftliche spezialkulturen krameterhof agricultural solutions krameterhof. He is a farmer, author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture. Holzer fruit tree system sepp holzer forum at permies. In beds like these it is better to cultivate less demanding plants like beans, peas and strawberries after three years. Farming with nature is a general view of sepps farm.
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 meet him. Sepp holzers permaculture by sepp holzer chelsea green. The grafts that we saw at the krameterhof were cleft grafts. 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. Er erfuhr erst im nachhinein, dass sich seine landwirtschaft an vielen permakultur prinzipien orientiert. List of nitrogenfixing plants pdf thumbnail did you know valhalla is building a. Josef sepp holzer is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural. In 2009 sepp holzer left the krameterhof in the hands of his son josef andreas holzer. On this 40 hectare farm they practice permaculture on a big scale adjusted to the local alpine climate something that definitely has a few challenges two of them being that the yearly rain fall is around 750 mm and. This is in dramatic contrast to his neighbors spruce monocultures. Krameterhof is the family farm of sepp holzer, now taken over by his son josef andreas holzer and his partner imgard ilg. Sepp holzer permaculture the dalai lama of permaculture. But that one day was so worth all the money that the trip cost me.
Currently he works on largescale landscape rehabilitation and farm design with a strong focus on creating permaculture waterscapes. This dvd contains all 3 films on agrorebel sepp holzer, who simply observes nature and works with it quite successfully. It made all the difference in understanding and feeling it. Visit sepp holzer s amazing, biodiverse farm 1500 metres almost 5000 feet on an austrian mountain. 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. Sepp holzer a transformat ferma din krameterhof, aflata in condi. Holzer became aware of several permaculture concepts through careful observation of his natural environment and attempts to work with, instead of against, nature. The holzer permaculture is a branch of permaculture developed independently from the mainstream permaculture in austria by sepp holzer. The krameterhof is the birthplace of sepp holzer and has shattered and redefined the norms of what a farm can be. 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.
The krameterhof, the holzer familys land and home, is one of the most compelling examples of the application of permaculture principles. This is in dramatic contrast to his neighbours spruce monocultures. It was a pleasure for us to host a team of futuremag on krameterhof and we are delighted to be part of the clip. In the alpine region in lungau, farming life can be harsh and unforgiving. Hij was pionier op het gebied van ecologische landbouw, vooral met technieken voor gebruik in koude klimaten zijn boerderij krameterhof ligt op.
Sepp holzer was doing permaculture before he ever heard the word. 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 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. Sepp holzer is the author of sepp holzers permaculture 4. To make the most of these beds however, sepp holzer suggests selecting plants that demand a very high nutrient content. Sepp holzer is the author of sepp holzer s permaculture 4. Sepp holzers most famous work, sepp holzers permaculture, was first published in german in 2004, then translated to english in 2011. Food production and selfreliance in uncertain times after reading this book, all i can say is sepp holzer is a superstar farmer. Jan 11, 2011 sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria, 1,500 metres above sea level. Our training programs seek to provide our students with a firm foundation in the methods and techniques of holzer permaculture.
Sepp holzer agroecology seminar spain september 2017. In 1962 sepp holzer took over his parents mountain farm krameterhof. The 3 principles of holzer permaculture hyperbrain. Josef sepp holzer born july 24, 1942 in ramingstein, province of salzburg, austria is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture. If you squint your eyes just right, it looks like sepp holzer has a cape. The insight one gains into design possibilities from visiting such sights is profound. Sepp holzer permaculture free ebook download as pdf file. It was crucial that i was finally standing on a sepp holzer model farm. 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. Agriculture based on the cycles and interactions in nature.
Since 2012 he and his wife vroni are living and creating yet another paradise at the holzerhof burgenland, austria. Sepp holzer, obcanskym jmenem josef holzer narozen 24. The art of fire ebook, simple shelter pdf, and a sneak peek at selections from our upcoming builders. He handed it over to his son, josef, as his father once handed it to sepp, and left the mountainside with his wife veroni to begin his new farm, the holzerhof. In 2009 his son, josef andreas holzer, took over the daytoday management of krameterhof, which effectively freed up sepp to work as a consultant and lecturer in austria and abroad.
This one dvd contains the three videos that first convinced me that sepp holzer was the permaculture master. Farming with nature is a general view of sepp s farm. Watch sepp holzers permakultur 3 filme online vimeo on. Sepp holzers son josef walks us through his family farm called the krameterhof. Sepp holzers krameterhof is a great example of how much potential lies in small. Holzer permaculture sepp, holzer veronika download.
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 builds water retaining ponds and lake systems high up on the mountain which have. Hundreds, and even thousands, of years ago in presentday. He is currently conducting permaculture holzer permaculture seminars both at his holzerhof farm and worldwide. The site of the holzerhof is nine hectares about 23 acres with a northern aspect in the warmest and.