Independent editorial publication
Practical guidance for living soils and ecological gardens
Jardin Vivant brings together permaculture, compost, seasonal vegetable growing, water care, and garden wildlife. Each article starts from what you can observe in your own plot.
Four subject areas
Where our articles begin
Each subject area gathers practical articles on one part of a living garden.
Design
Permaculture
Principles of observation, zone-based garden layout, and designing with water, sun, and wind rather than against them.
Soil
Soil and Compost
Building fertility through mulching, organic matter, and active composting that feeds the soil life beneath your plants.
Growing
Vegetable Garden
Sowing, planting, and harvesting through the seasons, with calendars grounded in what your plot is actually doing.
Recent dispatch
Caring for soil between seasons
Mulch and organic matter keep the soil covered and active while the plot rests. Companion planting adds structure and diversity to the bed, so fewer gaps are left open to weeds and drying winds.
Start with a simple observation: lift a little soil and check its texture, moisture, and life before deciding what to add.