About
About Edible Landscape
Hello, I am Josse Horsten. With Edible Landscapes, I bring my passion for food forests and regenerative agriculture to life, driven by a deep connection between humans, plants, animals, and the natural elements that surround us.
With over 8 years of experience as a designer and manager of food forests, I have designed, implemented, and actively managed a wide variety of food forest projects and agricultural projects.
My extensive knowledge of organic and regenerative agriculture enables me to apply a thoughtful and tailored approach to every project—from small-scale food forest gardens to large-scale landscape designs.
My love for food forests began in the permaculture community “De Weegbree”, where I maintained the grounds for seven years. There, the mycelium of food forests literally crawled into me.
I didn’t just learn to design—I learned to sense how a landscape lives and evolves.
What makes me unique in my work with Eatable Landscape is my independent and intuitive perspective on every challenge. I don’t get stuck in a single design philosophy; instead, I combine insights from various systems. Every piece of land has its own character and potential.
By listening attentively, observing carefully, and trusting the process, I help you understand the essence of your place and translate it into a feasible and vibrant design. I take the time to reach the core and work with precision to lay a solid foundation.
But a good design doesn’t stop at a sketch. I also guide the implementation and ongoing care, so the plan can truly grow into a resilient and functioning ecosystem.
The greatest satisfaction comes from that moment when everything falls into place—when you feel the same harmony and balance as the landscape itself.
Education & Experience
- Regrarians Network – Planner Member
- Syntropic Agriculture at Terra Network
- Concepts for Landscape Design
- Permaculture PDC course (Taco Blom)
- Food Forest Course (Martin Crawford)
- Training in Biodynamic Agriculture (Landwijzer vzw)
- Various courses via Inverde (landscape and plant knowledge)
- 4 years of experience in organic farming at various companies
- 7 years as guardian at the food forest and permaculture project De Weegbree
- More than 20 food forests designed and constructed in Flanders