Regenerative Gardening: Boost Your Health and Save the Planet
In this episode, Dr. Rob Downey and Matthieu Mehuys discuss the powerful intersection of gardening, regenerative agriculture, and personal health.
Matthieu shares his journey from growing up on a family farm to pursuing a career in landscape architecture, and how his passion for nature led him to study regenerative practices.
They explore the concept of regenerative gardening, emphasizing its ability to improve health, restore soil, and support the environment. Matthieu also highlights the importance of working with nature rather than against it, including the surprising benefits of weeds in garden ecosystems.
The episode concludes with Matthieu offering valuable resources, including his book and free training, to help listeners start their own regenerative gardening journey.
(00:01) Rob Downey introduces Matthieu Mehuys.
(05:30) Matthieu’s early gardening lessons at age 5.
(08:27) Leaving the 9-5 job for gardening.
(13:58) Transitioning from sustainability to regeneration.
(30:15) Matthieu explains weeds’ benefits for soil.
Matthieu Mehuys
Founder of Paulownia | Landscape Architect
Matthieu Mehuys is an award-winning author and passionate landscape architect whose journey from a family farm in Belgium to regenerative farming practices has led him to believe that landscape architects can indeed change the world.
His fascination with plants since childhood drove him to become a landscape architect, a role he sees as instrumental in crafting environments that marry aesthetics with positive environmental impact.
Through his work, he aims to empower individuals to transform their gardens into spaces that foster biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and reverse climate change.