At SemiSauvage Permaculture, we share clear, tested guides on sowing, cold stratification, permaculture cultivation, biodiversity, and mushroom cultivation (oyster mushrooms, shiitake, etc.). Discover when to sow, how to achieve successful germination, prepare mature compost, and choose open-pollinated seeds suited to your climate. Our advice is grounded in 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 boxes.
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03 August 2026
The complete chronological calendar of traditional gardener’s sayings (month by month + vegetable garden/orchard/flower themes), with their regiona...
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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 f...
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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 sowing,...
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21 July 2026
A selection of reproducible seeds suited to dry summers: Mediterranean herbs, shrubs, flowers, and useful plants that require little watering once ...
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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 archetypal image of permaculture, to the point that it is often built without asking what purpose it serves. Yet it is a s...
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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 one that would reach twenty meters in a forest — kept small through continuous w...
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29 May 2025
At SemiSauvage Permaculture, we offer seeds for the pleasure of growing, observing, sharing, and preserving biodiversity. Some customers ask us leg...
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17 May 2025
Dreaming of growing rare mushrooms such as morels, black truffles, or porcini? We’ll 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 for breaking dormancy and successfully sowing perennials, medicin...
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17 May 2025
Sowing seeds is the first step toward a productive garden. Cotton, pots, or directly in the ground: discover the best techniques for successful see...
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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 place for play and discovery. Here are some amazing, forgotten, or spectacular seeds to grow at home, just for fun.
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17 May 2025
Fresh mycelium, grain spawn, blocks… Here’s everything you need to know to store it properly, succeed with your cultures, and choose the right vari...
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17 May 2025
Would you like 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 with or without a growing kit.
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17 May 2025
Flowers aren’t just for decoration: when chosen well, they support biodiversity, keep pests away, and enhance your vegetable garden.
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17 May 2025
Pairing the right plants helps prevent diseases, attract pollinators, and improve yields. Here are the best combinations for the vegetable garden.
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17 May 2025
The tomato-basil pairing is a garden classic. But is it actually based on fact? Here’s what permaculture practice has to say about it and how to ap...
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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 seeds to prioritize starting in September, along w...
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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 patio? Some plants have powerful repellent properties. Here are the ones to grow, and how to combine them.
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17 May 2025
Sowing your own medicinal plants is easy, useful, and rewarding. Here’s our guide to choosing the right varieties, sowing them, harvesting them, an...
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17 May 2025
Marigolds, nasturtiums, borage… These flowers are edible, enhance your dishes, and nourish your garden. Here’s how to sow them and use them in cook...
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17 May 2025
Enrich your soil, prevent weeds, fix nitrogen… Green manures are the discreet yet 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 Rouge, black, oxheart pink… Heirloom tomatoes are a world unto themselves. Here’s how to sow, grow, and lovingly care for 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’s what these two types of seeds really contain.
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17 May 2025
From January to December, every month has its own sowing schedule! This calendar guides you step by step to grow in harmony with the seasons and so...
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17 May 2025
Rich in flavor, resilient, and forgotten: heirloom seeds have everything going for them. But where do they come from? And why grow 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 living systems.
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17 May 2025
F1, hybrid, open-pollinated… This vocabulary can confuse beginner gardeners. Here’s a simple guide to making the right choices in the vegetable gar...
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17 May 2025
Planning your garden well is the foundation of a productive and enjoyable vegetable garden. Growing areas, sun exposure, movement around the garden...
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17 May 2025
You don’t need a garden to grow your own vegetables! A well-situated balcony is enough to get started with a small, natural, productive, and attrac...
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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 an array of high-tech tools. Here is a simple and effective selection to get 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 growing in harmony with all living things.
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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, while respecting the soi...
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17 May 2025
Fertile soil isn’t just dark earth. It’s 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, interpret, and improve it naturally.
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17 May 2025
New to permaculture? Here is a simple, 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 time to wake up the vegetable garden! April is the perfect time to sow directly in the ground or under cover: discover the varieties to plant ...
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17 May 2025
Creating a vegetable garden without an irrigation system is possible. In permaculture, mulch and ground cover plants replace pipes and the chore of...
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17 May 2025
Even with limited space, you can grow a permaculture garden. Here’s how to transform a patio or courtyard into a nourishing ecosystem.
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