From Radishes to Rainforests: Landscape Architect Matthieu Mehuys on Regenerative Gardens & A Regenerative Life

What happens when a little boy obsessed with radishes grows up, travels the world, survives dengue in the Amazon, and then becomes a regenerative landscape architect? You get one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had all year.

Matthieu Mehuys’s story is pure heart, grit, and purpose. He grew up on a Belgian farm, fell in love with plants at age five, and later traveled the world studying permaculture, eco–projects, and sustainable design. A life-changing health crisis forced him to start asking deeper questions about why he was here and what impact he was meant to make.

Today, Matthieu designs lush, low-maintenance gardens that work with nature instead of against it and teaches others how to do the same through his award-winning book and global masterclass. We talk about regenerative farming, soil health, climate change, and why industrial agriculture created as many problems as it solved. We also explore his company, Polonia Landscape Architects, and his book, The 12 Universal Laws of Nature. This episode will change the way you look at the earth beneath your feet.

Six Key Takeaways

→ Childhood curiosity often reveals your true purpose

→ Industrial farming solved hunger but damaged the planet

→ Regeneration begins with understanding nature instead of fighting it

→ Beautiful gardens can be low maintenance when designed the right way

→ Your deepest setbacks can become your most important turning points

→ Follow your dream or you’ll end up living someone else’s expectations

Matthieu Mehuys Landscape Architect and Regenerative Garden Designer Founder of Polonia Landscape Architects Author of The 12 Universal Laws of Nature Creator of the Garden of Your Dreams Masterclass Website link is included in the episode description.

If you host a podcast or run a community, Matthieu is an exceptional guest with a powerful story and deep expertise. You’ll find his website and book links in the show description.

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