The power and importance of indigenous food, with Sean Sherman, author of “The Sioux Chef:” 114
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In continuing this month’s focus on fixing the food system I had the pleasure of speaking to a per...
How Co-op groceries are taking on “the giants” with Jon Steinman, author of “Grocery Story:”
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’ll be kicking off another month dedicated to an important topic in regenerative living. Fo...
Healthy communication for communities through listening and story telling with Loxley and Rhapsody of “The Story Connective:” RRT 16
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to share this interview with all of you, not only because I had such a good time sp...
Could co-housing be the revolution our communites need? with Alan O’Hashi board member of the US Co-Housing Association: 111
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our last interview in this month’s focus on regenerative communities, I had the pleasure of spe...
Building an off-grid intentional community in the Canadian wilderness with Peter Wildemann of the Zenith Project: 110
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with this month’s focus on regenerative community models I had the pleasure of intervie...
Creating a regenerative social network with Magenta Ceiba, executive creative officer of Bloom Network: 109
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to kick off a month-long exploration of various community models that are focuse...
Intensive soil building on small farms with Neal, Jeremy, and Shad: RRT 15
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up this month long focus on building soils for market gardens I spoke with three of my favor...
The definitve guide to worm farming, with Rhonda Sherman, author of “The Worm Farmer’s Handbook:” 107
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, Rhonda Sherman, is the director of the Compost Learning Lab at North Carolina State ...
The definitive guide to no-till organic farming part 2, with Andrew Mefferd, author of “The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution”: 106
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the definitive guide to no-till organic gardening. In this session we’ll pick up w...
The definitive guide to no-till organic farming part 1, with Andrew Mefferd, author of “The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution”: 105
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this session Andrew Mefferd, worked for seven years in the research department of Johnny...
Lessons from more than 30 combined years navigating a foreign culture: RRT 14
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The unsung hero of all that we’ve accomplished here in Guatemala are the local communities and peo...
The essentials of rainwater harvesting with co-author Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture: 102
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In keeping with the theme of water regeneration this month I spoke to Rob Avis, the co-author along ...
Why storing water is more important than storing carbon with Zach Weiss from Elemental Ecosystems: 101
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this session I had the pleasure of speaking to the founder of “Elemental Ecosystems” Zach Wei...
Building a regenerative future and heading in different directions: RRT 13
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve completed 100 episodes! Thank you to all our listeners and supporters who are part of more t...
Designing Regenerative Cultures with author and educator Daniel Christian Wahl: 099
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Christian Wahl, Daniel is an internatio...
Finding the story of a place and it’s true potential with Bill Reed, principal at Regenesis: 098
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has been a big inspiration to me and has been a leader in regenerative design, pretty...
Listening to nature and seeing with more than your eyes with Marcus Veysey from “The Seed:” 097
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of season three. I’m so excited for the year to come and all the conv...
Reviewing and learning from the first year working as a team and developing the farm: RRT 12
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a monumental first year for us here at Abundant Edge with the development of the farm “...
Transitioning to a regenerative economy with Matt Powers, author of “The Permaculture Student 2:” 095
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is one of the most inspiring and enthusiastic educators working in permaculture and r...
How to raise rabbits for meat with authors Eric and Callene Rapp: 094
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Animals and livestock can be an essential component to land restoration if managed correctly and whi...
Discovering our nutritional wisdom by observing animals with Fred Provenza, author of “Nourishment:” 093
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not often I get the chance to speak with a renowned animal behaviorist, much less for a talk ...
Finding ways to build soil and ecosystem fertility with every aspect of the farm :RRT 11
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Abundant Edge team is back to talk about all the progress from our projects over the last month ...
Fighting food apartheid and empowering people of color to get back to the land with Leah Penniman, author of “Farming While Black:” 091
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Penniman’s mission is to end racism and injustice in our food system by increasing farmland s...
Cultivating “silver branch perception” and reviving indigenous culture with Diarmuid Lyng: 090
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you used to the more practical and literal information that I usually focus on in these...
The Japanese traditions and techniques of natural plasters with Kyle Holzhueter: 089
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who’ve been listening to this podcast for a while know that I geek out big time when ...
Animal pens, native plant nursery and teaching at the farm: RRT 10
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this month;s regenerative round table Jeremy and Oliver discuss the challenges of managing a lot ...
An intro to design and siting for natural buildings: 087
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get the design and siting PDF here In this special episode, Oliver goes into one of the key lectures...
The reality of natural building and designing for your climate with Ziggy Liloia from “The Year of Mud”: 086
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, Ziggy Liloia from “the year of mud” has been building naturally and blogging abo...
Reviving rammed earth and hybrid natural buildings with April Magill of Root Down Designs: 085
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rammed earth is one of the earthen building techniques that I personally have the least experience w...
Designing for the 4th dimension and regenerating damaged ecosystems with Nelson Lebo of the Eco School: 083
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The international presence of the permaculture movement has always been an inspiration to me and in ...
Resettling in a new environment and building a new off-grid lifestyle with “Dirt Witch” Atulya Bingham: 082
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time once again to check in with Atulya Bingham, one of my favorite voices and innovators in ...
The incredible potential of aquaponics with Dr Wayne Dorband: 081
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have many heroes in the regenerative economy and my guest today certainly ranks up at the top. Way...
Mitigating natural disasters and forming a permaculture landscaping collaboration: RRT 8
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the regenerative round table. Today Neal and Oliver are joined by "Bamboo" Charlie R...
The ever curious gardener with author and soil scientist Lee Reich: 079
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In my focus and passion for designing beautiful, functional and holistic buildings and landscapes, i...
Exploring the world of natural regenerative health with naturopathic dr. and herbalist, Crystal Honeycutt, part 2: 078
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two in our series speaking with Crystal Honeycutt about the idea of regenerativ...
Exploring the world of natural regenerative health with naturopathic doctor and herbalist, Crystal Honeycutt, part 1: 077
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Regenerative living can be a very wide and nuanced topic. Today we’ll start on a two-part journey ...
The paradox of diversity and efficiency in permaculture enterprises and much more: RRT 7
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our baby goats, just a few days old One of the biggest challenges that we and many other peramcultu...
Advancing permaculture knowledge at the whole community level with Geoff Lawton and Sam Parker-Davies from Zaytuna farm: 075
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview I’ve been looking forward to for a while now. I was fortunate enough to speak...
The Abundant Edge design criteria checklist part 2: 074
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part two of the Abundant Edge design criteria checklist. If you're just tuning in now for...
The new “Abundant Edge design criteria checklist” is here. Jump-start your regenerative projects today with our free PDF guide: 073
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest challenge for our team here at Abundant Edge when it comes to holistic design is that th...
Bio ferments, slaking your own lime and the regeneration of coffee production: RRT 6
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are once again to talk about the progress, projects and challenges of building the Abundant ...
From poverty to permaculture abundance, with Luwayo Biswick, director of the Permaculture Paradise Institute: 071
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I try to keep my fingers on the pulse of whats going on in the world of permaculture, natural buildi...
Respecting the diversity of permaculture and talking shop with Shad Qudsi and Zach Loeks: 070
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This was an opportunity from a few months ago that I just couldn't pass up. Two of my best friends a...
The regenerative way to recover after a natural disaster with Rory Dickens of RecycleRebuild: 069
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change can manifest in many ways, but in the last 10 years the growing trend of increasingly...
Re-foresting the land by preserving heirloom avocados, with Neal Hegarty and Shad Qudsi: RRT 5
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I haven't been this excited about a project in forever. On this month's regenerative round table, I ...
Solving climate change in your yard with Ginny Stibolt, co-author of “Climate-Wise Landscaping: 67
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is becoming a major disruptor of ecosystems all across the planet with disastrous eff...
The balance between diversity and efficiency on your permaculture farm, with Shad Qudsi of Atitlan Organics: 066
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are again with one of my favorite guests, Shad Qudsi. Shad has been a good friend and mentor...
Demystifying home-made bread and mythbusting gluten with Victoria Miller, author of “From No-Knead to Sourdough: 065
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bread has been a passion of mine for years. Ever since we tried making it for ourselves when I worke...
Applying permaculture principles to your social business, and more with the founders of La Botica Verde: RRT 4
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special session of the Regenerative Round Table. Though Jeremy Fellows is away on ...
DIY kombucha and the delicious world of fermented drinks with author Andrea Potter: 063
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re getting an in depth look at Kombucha and the world of fermented drinks. I spoke wi...
Getting high quality harvests to a larger audience in Guatemala, with the founders of “La Botica Verde:” 062
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to spread the word on regenerative farming and organic food when its impossible to get, so...
Zach Loeks talks ecological rap, world wide regenerative projects and more: 061
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and I on my porch in Tzununa I don’t always have the pleasure of interviewing my guests in p...
Climate considerations, training new team members, and project planning: RRT 3
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! We're back with another regenerative round table with the whole Abundant Edge team to ...
An intimate peek into the world of bees with Christy Hemenway, the author of “The Thinking Beekeeper:” 059
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The world of honey bees has always been a mystery to me. I feel confident taking care of plants, ani...
The unique beauty and challenges of domes, with Kelly Hart author of “The Essential Earthbag Construction:” 059
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Kelly Hart, author of Earthbag building which is part of the “essentials series ...
How to live regeneratively without abandoning society with Scott Mann, host of “The Permaculture Podcast:” 058
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In keeping with my kick on finding new and unique ways to implement permaculture principles and desi...
It’s all about Goats! and a few other important things, but really GOATS!: RRT 2
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month's regenerative round table. In this session we talk about our newest additions...
How does natural building stack up to industrial alternatives? with Conrad Rogue of House Alive: 056
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let me introduce you today to one of my favorite gurus of natural building. Conrad Rogue is the foun...
Applying permaculture to your life and social interactions with Isabelle Fortier of EgoEco: 055
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve become really passionate about finding unconventional applications for permaculture design pr...
Natural regenerative housing for veterans with Ted Brinegar of Foxhole homes: 054
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, Ted Brinegar, is pushing the boundaries of natural and regenerative low-cost housin...
Designing for abundance, biochar production and plant propagation: RRT 1
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first "Regenerative Round Table" with the Abundant Edge team. In this new segment we ...
The wild potential of mycology with Peter McCoy, author of Radical Mycology: 052
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re gonna take a deep dive into the wide world of mycology and fungi with Peter McCoy, the...
A look at a multifaceted agrarian community revival initiative with Rachael Forster of Tamar Grow Local: 051
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a remarkable guest, Rachael Forster, who works with a cutting-edge non-profit organizat...
Pushing the boundaries of restoration agriculture with Mark Shepard, author of Restoration Agriculture: 050
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode in season 2 of The Abundant Edge Podcast! We have so many exciting inte...
Creating a healthy ecosystem within through holistic nutrition with Breanne Gibson of Circular Nutrition: 049
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! Here we are on the last episode of season 1 and I have a really valuable interview for all of y...
Permaculture earthworks demystified with Douglas Barnes, author of “The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook:” 048
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is here to demystify one of the aspects of permaculture design that I hear the most q...
The myriad technologies and innovations of earthships with Rohan Sutherland: 047
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have a very knowledgeable and experienced guest from the world of natural building for ya'll, Roha...
The Abundant Edge design criteria for a regenerative lifestyle, with the free PDF design criteria list: 046
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode I'll be giving a detailed look at the design criteria that we use here at Ab...
Permaculture chocolate, the highest quality anywhere in the world with Lorenzo Maniet of El Porvenir cacao farm: 045
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most delicious applications of large scale permaculture I can think of. Just the ...
The beauty and usefulness of bamboo, with Charlie Rendall of “Return to the Forest:” 044
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm especially happy to bring you today's interview because I'll be speaking with one of the natural...
Joel Salatin like you’ve never heard him before, on his new book “Your Successful Farm Business:” 043
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you will already be familiar with the name Joel Salatin and his immense and incredible work ...
The unique factors of a true profitable permaculture farm with Richard Perkins of Ridgedale farm: 042
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is honestly one of my favorite interviews that I've yet done and I'll tell you why. In this int...
The most impressive permaculturalist you’ve never heard of. Alex Kronick of Caoba Farms: 041
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have an unusual interview for ya'll today since I actually wont be the one conducting the intervie...
The intricacies of timber framing made simple with timber framing instructor Skip Dewhirst: 040
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I've gotten a lot of requests over the last few months from people asking if I can do more on woodwo...
Kicking off our demo farm and finding the “abundant edge” with Jeremy Fellows: 039
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited for today's episode because I get to talk to a close friend of mine, Jeremy Fello...
The infinite possibilities of light straw clay with Lydia Doleman from The Flying Hammer: 038
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Lydia Doleman, an accomplished natural builder and educator as well as the founde...
Why and how to build your own ponds with Robert Pavlis, author of Building Natural Ponds: 37
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're really excited about today's guest Robert Pavlis. Robert is a master gardener who has designed...
Mastering the educational side of permaculture and land management with Matt Powers, author of The Permaculture Student 2: 036
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Matt Powers, the inspirational author of The Permaculture Student, both 1 and 2. H...
The independence and empowerment of earth bag building with Atulya K Bingham, author of “Mud Mountain”: 035
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a guest with a truly remarkable story and journey into natural building. Atulya Bingham...
Diversity and the importance of tree guilds with Brock Barker from “The Brockoli Patch” farm: 034
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's interview is with a good personal friend of mine who is an awesome farmer and experiment...
How technology and chemicals have transformed farming in just one lifetime with Roland James: 033
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is gonna be a pretty special episode in that I'll actually be interviewing a man who has seen a...
Taking permaculture based businesses to new heights holistically with Erik Ohlsen of The Permaculture Skills Center: 033
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to interview one of my personal heroes Erik Ohlsen. Now Erik wears a lot of ha...
How to regenerate damaged and polluted waterways with Tom Duncan of Aquabiofilter: 032
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited about today's guest. In this episode I'll be speaking to Tom Duncan, one of the v...
The key to client attraction for your permaculture design business with Pete Widin of Artisan Environments LLC: 031
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Pete Widin, founder and owner of Artisan Environments, LLC and the creator of The ...
The hidden side of natural building, how to start your own build project and more with Oliver Goshey: 030
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
today's episode is going to be a bit unusual in that I'll be stepping over to the other side of the ...
Placemaking and connection building to repair our communities with Ridhi D’Cruz and Mark Lakeman of City Repair: 029
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rhidi D'CruzMark Lakeman I have an extra special interview for all of you today. In this episode ...
Discovering “Why We Farm,” the book by author Elvira Di’Brigit: 028
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My Guest today is Elvira Di'Brigit, the author of the new book “Why We Farm” which is an investi...
Lucrative city farming on borrowed land with Curtis Stone, author of “The Urban Farmer:” 026
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is none other than Curtis Stone, author of The Urban Farmer. For the better part of a...
Giving blank walls a voice through natural plasters with Gabriel Franklin, founder of The Art of Plaster: 025
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Gabriel Franklin, master plasterer and the owner of the company “The Art of Plas...
Profitable permaculture market gardening with Zach Loeks, the author of “The Permaculture Market Garden:” 024
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Zach Loeks. The owner of the 50 acre Kula Permaculture farm in the Ottawa Valley o...
Promoting permaculture knowledge and environmental activism with Hannah Eckberg of Permaculture Magazine of North America: 023
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Hannah Eckberg. Along with being the co-founder, editor and creative director of ...
The wide world of human powered machines with Tamara Dean, author of the book “The Human Powered Home:” 022
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Tamara Dean, the author of the book “the Human Powered Home: choosing muscles ov...
Founding a sustainable living and education site, and working with the local community with Tim O’Hara of Rancho Mastatal: 021
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Tim O'Hara who's the owner and founder of Rancho Mastatal sustainability and educa...
Desert regeneration and showcasing examples of permaculture success with Neal Spackman of the Al Baydah project and Sustainable Design Masterclass: 02...
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Neal Spackman, Neal is best known for his work on the Al Baydah project in Saudi A...
Tropical permaculture experiments in diversity and economic resilience with Scott Gallant of Rancho Mastatal: 019
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Scott Gallant who is a resident farm manager at Rancho Mastatal which is a permacu...
Regain your freedom and self-sufficiency through natural building with Chris “Uncle Mud” Mcclellan from unclemud.com: 018
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is an outspoken advocate for freeing yourself from the shackles of the rat race by ma...
Building soil on a large scale and going beyond permaculture with Darren Doherty of Regrarians Ltd. Episode 017
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My interview today is with one of the designers and change makers that has most influenced my own ap...
How to avoid 95% of straw bale house failures and more from Bill Steen of the Canelo Project: Episode 016
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Bill Steen, who along with his wife Athena is one of the early innovators and prom...
Lessons learned from both success and failure in a permaculture based business with Diego Footer of “Permaculture Voices:” Episode 015
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has been one of my most inspiring forces in creating this podcast and working towards...
Volunteer management and mixing regenerative practices with Neal Hegarty of Abundant Edge
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Todays guest is a good friend of mine who has recently become a member of the Abundant Edge team. Hi...