Hey everyone, just a quick heads-up! In collaboration with Scott Gallant from Porvenir Design, we've created a dedicated Mediterranean Syntropic Agroforestry group. Scott recently planted a 2,000 m² syntropic system in Puglia, Southern Italy, and I had the chance to visit him this week. Seeing firsthand how he adapted syntropic principles from Costa Rica's tropical climate to the much drier Mediterranean climate has been fascinating and there's a lot to learn from him. I've also filmed a second interview with Scott, this time in person, where we dove deeper into his design process, the help he got, and the process he went through to adapt to this new climate. Feel free to join the group through the link below! It's a place to ask questions, share quick progress pics and videos, exchange ideas, and connect with others who work in Mediterranean syntropic agroforestry. See you there ! https://chat.whatsapp.com/FnsLRNQvvVT7xSy7OYhPc2

Hey everyone ! I've finally figured out what I want to do with this platform. It will remain free to use, but I'm excited to announce that I'm working on several courses and resources that will help fund my work and allow me to dedicate more time to it. These will be available through one-time purchases for the most part. What I'm currently working on (in order) 1 - The Syntropic Paradigm Course A foundational course that dives deep into the philosophy and principles behind regenerative agriculture. -60 short video lessons (around 5 minutes each) -Available in both video and eBook format (eBook will be cheaper) -An encyclopedia of real-world applications of the philosophy (practical examples and counter-examples) 2 - Stratification Course A systematic and applied course on how to get the most out of stratifying your systems. -Approximately 10 videos -20–30 minutes each -Practical and detailed -Focused on real-world implementation and design, not pure theory but good practice. 3 - Mediterranean Plant Database A detailed plant database built specifically for Mediterranean climates (from semi-arid to wet) -Launching initially with around 50 plants -Expanded gradually through regular updates (already have 350 species listed) -Including support species, crops, ornamentals, and climbing plants -Detailed information on functions, management, ecology, and uses 4 - Food Forestry Tools Course A practical course covering essential food forestry tools and how to use them effectively. 5 - Seed Shop A small seed shop focused on Mediterranean support species. Planned offerings: -Acacia saligna (already started, 5 EURO/100 seeds) -Physalis -Up to around 10 species 6 - Consultancies I'm also beginning to offer consultancy services. This summer: I've already completed my first consultancy, two more are already planned for July, and around four additional people have expressed interest ! If you're interested, feel free to get in touch. Extra details The paid courses will be available through the Mini Courses section of the platform.

After a year and a half of thinking about it -and after visiting Scott Hall on his farm, as well as the Permadynamics family in New Zealand - I finally took the leap and planted an infestation block of Acacia saligna. In this video, I am breaking down what Infestation actually means, and why it can be such a powerful lever - especially in brittle climates (Arid, Semi-arid or Mediterranean climates) Infestation isn’t a standalone method. It’s the first step in a broader framework called Successional Accumulation, a concept developed and coined by Scott Hall. The process unfolds in these three stages: - Infestation - Stabilisation - Succession We’ll dive deeper into each of these steps here on the platform as we go ! What I’ve found is that this approach is far more practical at scale than trying to plant everything all at once - especially when you’re limited in water, amendments, or access. And Scott covers his experience with it on his platform. It’s a way to work with constraints instead of fighting them, and it can significantly reduce costs while setting up a long-term resilience strategy. I’d really love to hear your thoughts. What species have you seen that could play a similar role in your climate ?

Hey everyone! I’m starting a new series on agroforestry plants, with each plant covered in two parts: 🌱 Part 1: Description and general characteristics ✂️ Part 2: Pruning and propagation techniques This first video is about perennial Artemisia species : Artemisia absinthium and Artemisia arborescens. Any otehr Artemisias you can think about that would do a similar job. In the Mediterranean basin, thsoe are the most readily available. I’ll also be making some of these videos exclusive content on Skool very soon (not available on Youtube) - stay tuned!

Hi everyone! We’re Nicole & Carlos. We recently bought 2 hectares of land in the Costa Blanca. It’s still early days, but the idea is to turn this land into a diverse, productive, and regenerative system inspired by syntropic agroforestry. Our vision is pretty simple. We want to create an efficient system that produces great fruit and sell it directly to the local community, while at the same time regenerating the soil and increasing biodiversity. Beyond that, we’d love for this to become a kind of community space — with workshops, educational offers, and things like u-pick days where people can come, connect, and experience the land. Last week we did our first small pilot planting, which was a big milestone. Now we’re really excited to observe what actually grows well here and learn from it. That’s going to guide everything that comes next. The plan is to use what we learn to design a bigger planting by this autumn/ next spring— similar to the “infestation” idea. We’d love to connect with others in the region who are into similar things — feel free to reach out! 🙂 Looking forward to learning and growing together. 🌱