Cultiver l'eau douce — From Rain Gardens to Regenerative Hydrology

Water shapes soil, plants and climate. This book explains how to restore its natural cycle to reduce flooding and drought, at every scale: garden, farm, urban planning.

Key points

- A complete approach to the water cycle: slow, infiltrate, rehydrate; - Proven, concrete techniques: rain trees, anti-erosion hedges, swales, food forests, rain basins; - Solutions for home gardens as well as farming practices; - Written by three field experts in permaculture and regenerative hydrology.

Who this book is for

- Gardeners wanting to reduce watering needs and manage water excess; - Market gardeners and farmers seeking water autonomy; - Permaculture and agroforestry enthusiasts; - Local authorities and planners working on urban water management.

Contents

- Restoring the water cycle: a guide to action - The basics of regenerative hydrology - Observing the context - Infiltrating rainwater - Working with plants - Collecting water and managing irrigation - Innovative regenerative projects - Appendices

Authors

Samuel Bonvoisin — agricultural engineer, co-founder of the Association for Regenerative Hydrology and of the PermaLab consultancy;

François Goldin — gardener and nursery grower, trainer with Les Alvéoles;

Antoine Talin — landscape designer, founder of the Les Alvéoles consultancy, specialist in sustainable water management.