Publisher's Synopsis
Discover the joy of permaculture gardening and farming and start your journey to sustainable, eco-friendly living with this comprehensive guidebook on permaculture!
You may have heard of the news or experienced it in real-time, but there's a global crisis concerning the state of our planet. Concerned, you thought of sustainable ways to help nature recover, but your efforts end up in vain.
The good news is, there is a method to help Mother Nature regain its balance, and you don't need to be an expert to do so!
Over 40 years ago, the concept of permaculture was born, opening people's minds to sustainable and self-sufficient living.
Four decades later, millions of people around the world are practicing permaculture, with more becoming interested in the approach.
The fundamentals of permaculture are simple: care for people and the Earth, and share what you have. With these in mind, practitioners promote a system with a sense of respect for all life on the planet.
You may, however, be anxious about not knowing what to do. After all, not everybody knows about permaculture.
But don't worry - you don't need to be an expert to start your own permaculture garden.
You are more than qualified to join the greener side as long as you have determination to have food that's healthier for you, your family, and the environment, dedication to the lifestyle, passion for change, and this guidebook to lead the way.
Inside, you'll discover:
- The basics of permaculture, a brief history, and an explanation of how the approach was developed
- The 5 permaculture zones and how to apply them in creating your own garden
- Practical methods in choosing your plants based on a specific permaculture design principle on elements and functions
- A 7-step guide to planning, designing, planting, and maintaining your permaculture garden
- Gardening 101: how to develop water systems, manage soil, and build your garden beds for an optimal permaculture garden
- Strategies on how to plant your garden - and the importance of arrangement and guilds for better yield
- Tips and techniques for food storage and caring for your garden to keep plants alive and thriving
And much more.
Permaculture is not a one-night solution to the woes of the world. It is a gradual, long-term process that requires patience.
And if you're successful, you're bound to improve human and animal life with abundant nutrient-dense food and yield more with less work.
The chance to create your own better and healthier food source and live a conscious life knowing you are helping nature is already in front of you. The next thing to do is obvious.
