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The idea behind permaculture is simple: take care of the earth, and the earth will take care of you. In clear, logical steps, Practical Permaculture offers the tools you need to live a life rich in healthy food, safe housing, and renewable resources. This hardworking book covers the basic principles of permaculture, showing the entire design process from land assessment to the completed master plan, with detailed information on the plants, water, waste, energy, shelter, food, animals, and structures that make up the garden. Filled with real-life examples from all over the world, this invaluable resource will help you turn your property into a sustainable ecosystem. About the Author Jessi Bloom is an award-winning landscape designer whose work emphasises self-sufficiency and sustainability. She is the author of the bestselling 'Free-Range Chicken Gardens' (Timber Press, 2012). Dave Boehnlein is the education director of a permaculture homestead in Washington and teaches permaculture techniques to a wide range of gardeners.
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"This permaculture primer is fresh and vibrant. Bring it on " --Permaculture Magazine
Permaculture is more popular than ever, but it can still be a daunting concept. If you are new to permaculture and interested in learning more, Practical Permaculture offers authoritative, in-depth, and hands-on advice for a more holistic approach to sustainable living. Jessi Bloom and Dave Boehnlein, two dynamic leaders in the permaculture community, explain the basics of permaculture, share their design process, and explore various permaculture systems including soil, water, waste, energy, shelter, food and plants, and animals and wildlife. They also profile the fifty most useful plants for permaculture landscapes.Title: Practical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community and the Whole Earth
ISBN Number: 1604694432
ISBN-13: 9781604694437
Location Published: USA, Timber Press: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Design & Planning, Permaculture
Seller ID: 000409
