At SemiSauvage Permaculture, we share clear and tested guides on seeding, cold stratification, permaculture cultivation, biodiversity, and mushroom growing (oyster mushrooms, shiitakes, etc.). Discover when to sow, how to successfully germinate your seeds, prepare ripe compost, and choose reproducible seeds suited to your climate. Our advice is based on practice and respects the seasons for sustainable harvests.
06 August 2026
Who to give seeds to, what to choose based on the space and season, and how to present the gift: the complete guide to seed gift sets.
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03 August 2026
The complete chronological calendar of traditional gardening sayings (month by month + vegetable garden/orchard/flower themes), with regional varia...
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01 August 2026
Saint Catherine’s Day, the Ice Saints, Saint Vincent... let’s explore the key dates in the calendar of gardening saints and what they actually mean...
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01 August 2026
Waxing Moon, waning Moon, increasing, decreasing... let’s untangle the two rhythms of the lunar calendar and what they actually mean for your sowin...
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21 July 2026
Selection of reproducible seeds suited for dry summers: Mediterranean aromatics, shrubs, flowers, and useful plants that require little watering on...
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13 October 2025
Compost that smells bad, does not heat up, or takes two years to form: in almost every case, the cause is the same and comes down to three paramete...
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13 October 2025
The mound has become the iconic image of permaculture, to the point that it is often built without asking what purpose it serves. Yet it is a situa...
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29 May 2025
You have a copse, a deciduous hedge, a few trees at the back of your property, or a forest edge. This space, often left to itself, is the only plac...
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29 May 2025
A bonsai is not a dwarf species. It is an ordinary tree — the same tree that would reach twenty meters in a forest — kept small through continuous ...
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29 May 2025
Selling seeds in France and Europe: what you need to know
At SemiSauvage Permaculture, we offer seeds for the pleasure of growing, observing, shar...
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17 May 2025
Do you dream of growing rare mushrooms like morels, black truffles, or porcini? We guide you step by step with our kits and expert advice.
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17 May 2025
Some seeds need cold to germinate. Discover cold stratification: a natural method to break dormancy and successfully grow your perennials, medicina...
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17 May 2025
Sowing your seeds is the first step towards a nourishing garden. Cotton, pots, open ground: discover the best techniques to succeed with your sowing.
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17 May 2025
What if you no longer had to sow every spring? Edible perennial plants are making their way into the vegetable garden to produce more... with less.
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17 May 2025
A vegetable garden is also a playground and a place for discovery. Here are some amazing, forgotten, or spectacular seeds to grow at home, just for...
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17 May 2025
Fresh mycelium, in grain, in block… Here is everything you need to know to store it properly, succeed in your cultivations, and choose the right va...
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17 May 2025
Do you want to grow mushrooms? Great! Here’s how to prepare, where to place them, and how to care for them for an optimal harvest.
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17 May 2025
Growing mushrooms at home is easy, fun, and delicious. Here’s how to get started at home with or without a growing kit.
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17 May 2025
Flowers are not just for decoration: when well chosen, they enhance biodiversity, repel pests, and beautify your vegetable garden.
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17 May 2025
Pairing the right plants helps prevent diseases, attract pollinators, and improve harvests. Here are the best combinations for the vegetable garden.
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17 May 2025
The tomato-basil pairing is a legend of the vegetable garden. But is it justified? Here is what permaculture practice says about it, and how to app...
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17 May 2025
Autumn is not the end of the vegetable garden, it is the beginning of a new season. Here are the seedlings to prioritize starting in September, alo...
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17 May 2025
Even the poorest soils can support a vegetable garden. Discover the hardiest seeds, suited to drought or depleted soil.
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17 May 2025
Aphids on your tomatoes? Mosquitoes on the terrace? Some plants have powerful repellent properties. Here are which ones to plant, and how to combin...
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17 May 2025
Growing your own medicinal plants is easy, useful, and rewarding. Here is our guide to knowing the right varieties, sowing them, harvesting, and us...
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17 May 2025
Nasturtiums, nasturtiums, borage… These flowers are edible, enhance your dishes, and nourish your garden. Here’s how to sow them and use them in co...
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17 May 2025
Enrich the soil, prevent weeds, fix nitrogen… Green manures are the discreet but powerful allies of the vegetable garden. Here’s how to use them.
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17 May 2025
Basil is a star of the vegetable garden! Easy to grow, delicious, and useful, it deserves a prime spot. Here’s how to sow it properly and pair it n...
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17 May 2025
Striped red, black, oxheart pink... Heirloom tomatoes are a world apart. Here’s how to sow, grow, and pamper them naturally.
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17 May 2025
Organic or conventional seeds: the difference is not always visible... but it is very real. Here is what these two types of seeds really contain.
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17 May 2025
From January to December, each month has its sowing! This calendar guides you step by step to cultivate according to the seasons and sow the right ...
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17 May 2025
Rich in flavors, resilient, and forgotten: ancient seeds have everything to offer. But where do they come from? And why cultivate them today?
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17 May 2025
Harvesting and saving your own seeds is economical, sustainable, and rewarding. Here’s how to do it step by step, with ease.
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17 May 2025
Beyond marketing promises, non-hybrid seeds are a sustainable and (eco)logical choice for gardening freely, in harmony with life.
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17 May 2025
F1, hybrid, reproducible… This vocabulary can confuse beginner gardeners. Here is a simple guide to help you make the right choices in the vegetabl...
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17 May 2025
Properly planning your garden is the foundation of a productive and enjoyable vegetable patch. Growing areas, exposures, movements: everything matt...
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17 May 2025
No need for a garden to grow your own vegetables! A well-exposed balcony is enough to start a small, natural, productive, and attractive vegetable ...
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17 May 2025
Choosing seeds is an essential step in permaculture. Here are our tips for sowing organic, suitable, and sustainable varieties from the very first ...
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17 May 2025
Starting a natural vegetable garden doesn’t require a bunch of high-tech tools. Here is a simple and effective selection to get you started.
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17 May 2025
Permaculture is based on simple, powerful, and deeply natural principles. Here are the basics to know for cultivating in harmony with life.
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17 May 2025
Want to garden differently? Here is a complete guide to creating a permaculture vegetable garden, even without experience, respecting the soil and ...
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17 May 2025
Fertile soil is not just black earth. It is a living, dynamic, and fragile ecosystem. Here’s how it works… and how to nourish it.
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17 May 2025
Knowing the nature of your soil is the key to better gardening. Here’s how to analyze it, interpret it, and improve it naturally.
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17 May 2025
New to permaculture? Here is a simple and clear glossary of 50 words to better understand the practices, tools, and principles of natural gardening.
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17 May 2025
It’s the big awakening of the vegetable garden! April is the ideal time to sow directly in the ground or under cover: discover the varieties to pla...
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17 May 2025
Creating a vegetable garden without an irrigation system is possible. In permaculture, mulch, ground cover, and plants replace the pipes and the ch...
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17 May 2025
Even with limited space, you can cultivate a permaculture garden. Here’s how to transform a terrace or courtyard into a nourishing ecosystem.
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