Young Living 法國普羅旺斯薰衣草農場歷史和介紹(中英文)
歡迎來到 Young Living 位於法國普羅旺斯的薰衣草農場!在本支影片中,我們將透過中英文雙語翻譯,帶領大家深入了解這個極具歷史與研究價值的獨特農場。
由農場負責人 Nicholas 與 Max 親自講解,分享創辦人 Gary Young 與法國當地精油蒸餾專家的相遇故事,以及農場如何透過「多元化種植」的永續實驗(結合薰衣草、牛至、杏仁樹與橄欖樹),與大自然共存,並將研究成果分享給當地超過 50 位合作農夫。
影片後半段也記錄了志工們在農場的生活日常,包含使用熟成兩年的天然薰衣草堆肥,以及用雙手悉心呵護剛種下不久的 BB 薰衣草。一起來感受普羅旺斯大自然的魅力吧!
Welcome to the Young Living Lavender Farm in Provence, France! In this video, we will take you on a deep dive into the history and unique research value of this farm with bilingual explanations. Learn about Gary Young's historical connection to France and the unique sustainable farming trials being conducted here!
⏱️ 影片時間軸章節 Timestamps
[00:04] 農場環境與周邊鄰居邊界介紹 / Farm boundaries & introduction
[01:06] 探討每個 Young Living 農場的獨特性與地理文化 / The uniqueness of each YL farm
[02:51] 今日工作團隊與講者介紹 (Max & Nicholas) / Introduction of today's activities & hosts
[03:15] 法國農場的面積與南法契作歷史背景 / Farm size and historical context in South of France
[04:03] Nicholas 父親的蒸餾歷史與對「有機種植」的早期追求 / Nicholas's father & early days of organic distilling
[05:51] 過去精油與香水產業的盲點:只追求氣味,不求功效 / Perfume industry vs. therapeutic quality oils
[07:32] Nicholas 父親與法國醫生研究精油,並前往美國尋找伯樂 / Devotion to essential oil research & traveling to the US
[10:41] 歷史性的相遇:在美國健康博覽會遇見戴著牛仔帽的 Gary Young / Meeting Gary Young at the Pasadena health expo
[12:44] Gary 讚嘆法國精油品質,完美契合並親自拜訪法國農場 / Gary Young's first visit to the house in France
[14:27] 南法薰衣草超過百年的採收歷史與野生種子採集 / 100+ years of history & gathering wild lavender seeds
[16:30] 與當地第四、五代農夫建立深厚的情誼與契作關係 / Deep partnerships with 3rd & 4th generation local farmers
[17:40] 為什麼法國農場只有 22 公頃?主要定位為「研發實驗農場」 / Why the farm is 22 hectares: A center for research & trials
[21:43] 堅持不使用人工灌溉系統,順應南法天然氣候 / Emphasizing natural balance without artificial irrigation
[23:51] 農場地理環境導覽:山上的野生迷迭香與百里香 / Farm tour: Wild rosemary, thyme, and mountain savory
[24:57] 農場種植的古老小麥與快樂鼠尾草 / Ancient einkorn wheat and clary sage fields
[26:06] 重頭戲!後方神祕「永續綜合農地」的趣味介紹 / Introduction to the fascinating biodiversity field layout
[27:32] 現場採摘:長相獨特的普羅旺斯品種「牛至」 / Smelling the unique local oregano plant
[28:26] 傳統薰衣草種植的痛點(土壤地力隨十年週期下滑) / Challenges of traditional 10-year lavender farming monoculture
[30:27] 生態永續實驗:薰衣草與牛至的間作設計 / Trial: Row-planting lavender and oregano to enrich the soil
[30:58] 為什麼在農地中加入「杏仁樹」與「橄欖樹」? / The purpose of planting almond and olive trees in between rows
[31:28] 混合五種作物的「覆蓋作物 (Cover Crop)」對土壤與氮肥的幫助 / Benefits of using a 5-plant mix cover crop for nitrogen & roots
[33:14] 裝設濕度感應器,研究樹木根部為周遭作物帶來的保水影響 / Studying soil humidity levels and the impact of tree roots
[34:08] 保護自然授粉媒介(蜜蜂與蝴蝶)的天然棲息地 / Studying and protecting natural pollinators and their habitat
[36:25] 農場生活機能介紹:休息區、水源、遮蔭處與洗手間位置 / Where to find the lunch area, shade, water, and toilets
[38:59] 揭密天然堆肥:蒸餾後的薰衣草殘渣與馬糞熟成兩年的成果 / Preparing the organic compost (distilled lavender leftovers + horse manure)
[40:15] 分組工作指引:教導如何用雙手細心清理 BB 薰衣草周圍 / Group instructions: Delicate hand-weeding around baby lavender plants

