The krameterhof is the birthplace of sepp holzer and has shattered and redefined the norms of what a farm can be. It is with this sense of multifaceted observation in mind that i departed for germany, the czech republic and austria. Permaculture landscape in portugal water is life with sepp holzer and tamera community. Sepp holzer was born on july 24, 1942 in krameterhof, ramingstein, salzburg, austria as josef holzer. Published in 2004, this book could be found in several genres including gardening and nonfiction. The few books on bill mollisons work that were available in the german language. Sepp holzers permaculture is the onestraw revolution for tree crops. Applicando i principi della permacultura e riuscito a trasformare dei ripidi pendii montani a 1. When asked which permaculture book is the best, i am hard pressed to choose between this book and gaias garden. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria, 1,500 metres above sea level.
It is particularly noteworthy because it grew out of practical application and was relatively detached from the scientific community. 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. 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. Jun 29, 2012 sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria richard perkins. 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. Apr 11, 2011 sepp holzers permaculture is the work of a man of unique sensitivity and imagination. Anteprima del libro sepp holzer permacultura italia. A delightful recounting of sepp holzers journey into perma culture.
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. Bis zur ubergabe 2009 an seinen sohn wurden so aus 20 hektar flache etwa 45. Watch sepp holzers permakultur 3 filme online vimeo on. He is author of several books, works nationally as permacultureactivist in the established agricultural industry. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening by sepp holzer. Farmer, and watched the dvds that have been made about his farm, the krameterhof. Josef sepp holzer is a farmer, an author, and an international consultant for natural. Nov 02, 2015 it is with this sense of multifaceted observation in mind that i departed for germany, the czech republic and austria. Sepp holzer s son josef walks us through his family farm called the krameterhof. Sepp is a microclimatemanaging genius with 70 ponds on a complex food forested 30,000 fruit trees einen teich anlegen. Its a great honour and pleasure to welcome people from all around the world at krameterhof. This is a great 45 minute dvd on general sepp holzer techniques. Da dieser gedanke auch teil unserer philosophie ist wurde josef a.
The holzer permaculture is a branch of permaculture developed independently from the mainstream permaculture in austria by sepp holzer. Renaturing endangered landscapes, integrating diversified aquaculture, and creating biotopes in urban spaces. Thats why krameterhof can exclusively be visited in line with one of our courses. 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. In this book, holzer shares the skill and knowledge acquired over his lifetime. Thanks for your understanding and respecting our privacy. Sepp holzers permaculture by sepp holzer goodreads. Without a moments hesitation i directed her to sepp holzer and to this book. This dvd contains all three films on the austrian agro rebel sepp holzer, who simply observes nature and works. But please bear in mind that this farm is also our home. I live in a community, and we have thought long and hard to build an organizational structure that can and is transitioning stewardship of land, tools, knowledge, and living systems from one generation to another.
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. In this book, sepp shares the skill and knowledge acquired over his lifetime. As far as i know theres no better example of farmscale permaculture anywhere in europe than his farm, the krameterhof, high in the mountains of austria. Sepp holzer books list of books by author sepp holzer. It is a researched dissertation please look at the sepp holzer videos in you tube before refuting it. 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. The author discusses his farm in the mountains of austria and how he works with the climate to grow food. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. 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. 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.
He has been married to veronika holzer since april 20, 1968. Permaculture in the salzburg alps original book sepp holzer the agrarian rebell original. I did not start a page with this name anyway, still if its here i might just aas well put my dissertation on sepp holzer on ponds into it. Fish ponds, productive terraces, fruit trees and grazing animals. Krameterhof so successfully and still have time to write a book. Sepp holzer with his farm krameterhof in ramingstein. A practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening desert or paradise. In 1962 sepp holzer took over his parents mountain farm krameterhof. Holzer permaculture seminars both at his krameterhof farm and worldwide, while continuing to work on his alpine farm. Sepp holzer has a lifetime of experience with these techniques and a vision to regenerate the planet. Sepp holzer josef holzer krameterhof austria richard perkins. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sepp holzer describing his technique of prepping strawbales, by soaking, for inoculation with mushrooms.
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