Episode #24
Morag Gamble’s SECRETS to Achieving your Ultimate Permaculture Orchard Design!
In this inspiring full-length interview on the Permaculture Orchard Podcast, global permaculture legend Morag Gamble opens up about how growing up immersed in permaculture shaped her into the design genius she is today — and how you can use the same principles to build abundant, resilient food forests.Discover:• The childhood bird-feeder moment that sparked her lifelong love of permaculture• Why mulberry is the ultimate MVP tree (feeds you, shades chickens, makes mulch, and almost never fails)• The Surinam spinach living-mulch hack that ends weeding forever• Grevillea nectar — the caramel-like flower she used to lick as a kid (and why it still matters)• How “people care” is the secret ingredient that makes every design actually work• Unschooling + AI: Morag’s bold vision for the youth permaculture revolution• Raising kids in permaculture and why the next generation is already running the show Morag shares raw, practical wisdom from 40+ years in the field — stories from her backyard beginnings to teaching thousands worldwide — and gives you simple, doable steps to bring the same magic into your own orchard or garden.If you want a food forest that feeds your family, heals the planet, AND nurtures the people in it… this episode is pure gold. Resources from Morag Gamble: Permaculture Education Institute & free resources: https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org Morag's PodCast : https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org/podcast/Morag’s books, courses & global projects: https://moraggamble.com0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Morag Gamble2:45 Morag’s Impressive Background & Global Work5:20 Growing Up in a Permaculture-Inspired Family9:15 The Childhood Bird-Feeder Moment That Sparked It All13:40 Why Landscape Architecture Disappointed Her18:30 Transitioning Fully into Permaculture Design24:10 Mulberry – The Ultimate MVP Tree (Feeds People, Animals & Soil)29:45 Surinam Spinach: The Living Mulch Hack That Ends Weeding35:10 Grevillea & Other Favorite Food Forest Plants41:20 People Care – The Secret Ingredient in Every Great Design48:30 Raising Kids in Permaculture & Perma Youth55:10 Unschooling, AI & the Future of Permaculture Education1:02:40 Practical Design Tips for Resilient Orchards & Food Forests1:11:20 Final Thoughts & Hopeful Vision for the Future_______________________________________** NEW ** Stefan's Master Class: https://permaculture.study (START FOR FREE)Want to VISIT the Permaculture Orchard? Start your VIRTUAL TOUR of the Permaculture Orchard for FREE at: https://miracle.farm/vt1/Want to LEARN how to setup your own Permaculture Orchard or Planting? Watch the FILM 'The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic’ https://www.permacultureorchard.com_______________________________________=== SOCIAL MEDIA ===Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesfermes.farmsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefansobkowiakLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-sobkowiak-91694442/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/permaculorchardMy FRENCH YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-fKD72AtioxXV2C9oZf6ZQ
