Permaculture experts Ross and Jenny Mars outline the steps to transform your garden into a productive living system. Modeled upon the development of Candlelight Farm, and illustrated with photographs, this guide encourages the reader to make positive steps towards reconciling human impact with nature - following the permaculture ideal.Permaculture is based on the ethics of caring for people and our planet. It is about growing your own healthy food, being resourceful and environmentally responsible. Permaculture concepts and ideas can be applied successfully from small suburban units to large farming properties.Getting Started in Permaculture delivers step-by-step knowledge for a variety of useful projects including: making herb fertilizers, compost, organic sprays for pest control, and much, much more. It also includes how to recycle your soft drink bottles, waste paper, and tires in a number of useful projects such as ponds, fruit fly traps, retailing walls, and solar stills.As part of Permanent Publications Simple Living Series, this practical and accessible guide for gardeners of all skill levels serves as an ideal introduction to the world of permaculture.

Getting Started In Permaculture

Mars, Ross

Permaculture Resources

Harness the power of permaculture to thrive, not just survive, the great transition from fossil fuels  Caught between climate change and a fossil fuel-driven economy that demands ever more growth, the world faces a great transition―by design or disaster―away from fossil fuels to a less energy intensive future.  But what proven tools are available to aid in making a successful, deliberate transition to a resilient, sustainable future?  For the first time, the power of permaculture design has been brought to bear on the great transition problem. In the process, acclaimed permaculture teacher and designer Ross Mars has distilled his considerable knowledge into the ultimate resource for resilient living.  The Permaculture Transition Manual  is packed with information on permaculture design principles, soil building, nutrient-dense food growing, including top plant and tree selections for all climatic zones. Coverage extends to rainwater harvesting and irrigation, human waste management, and strategies for rural properties plus a unique focus on applying permaculture to small urban spaces for decluttering and efficient food growing. Also covered are hand tools, food preservation, energy production, and low-carbon housing and a plethora of nearly forgotten skills such as soap making, basket weaving, seed saving, and rope and candle making, and more.  On the desert island of a world in decline this is the one-stop guide to vibrant, resilient living you'll want to take with you.  Ross Mars  is a scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science, entrepreneur and highly-regarded permaculture teacher and designer. Author of  The Basics of Permaculture Design  , he manages Candlelight Farm, a permaculture demonstration site and training center in Western Australia.

The Permaculture Transition Manual: A Comprehensive Resource for Resilient Living

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

New Society Publishers

The Basics of Permaculture Design, first published in Australia in 1996, is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, design processes, and the tools needed for designing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities.  Packed with useful tips, clear illustrations, and a wealth of experience, it guides you through designs for gardens, urban and rural properties, water harvesting systems, animal systems, permaculture in small spaces like balconies and patios, farms, schools, and ecovillages. This is both a do-ityourself guide for the enthusiast and a useful reference for permaculture designers.

The Basics of Permaculture Design

The Basics of Permaculture Design, first published in Australia in 1996, is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, design processes, and the tools needed for designing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities. Packed with useful tips, clear illustrations, and a wealth of experience, it guides you through designs for gardens, urban and rural properties, water-harvesting systems, animal systems, permaculture in small spaces like balconies and patios, farms, schools, and ecovillages. This is both a do-it-yourself guide for the enthusiast and a useful reference for permaculture designers.

Chelsea Green Publishing

Permaculture experts Ross and Jenny Mars outline the steps to transform your garden into a productive living system. Modeled upon the development of Candlelight Farm, and illustrated with photographs, this guide encourages the reader to make positive steps towards reconciling human impact with nature - following the permaculture ideal. Permaculture is based on the ethics of caring for people and our planet. It is about growing your own healthy food, being resourceful and environmentally responsible. Permaculture concepts and ideas can be applied successfully from small suburban units to large farming properties. Getting Started in Permaculture delivers step-by-step knowledge for a variety of useful projects including: making herb fertilizers, compost, organic sprays for pest control, and much, much more. It also includes how to recycle your soft drink bottles, waste paper, and tires in a number of useful projects such as ponds, fruit fly traps, retailing walls, and solar stills. As part of Permanent Publications Simple Living Series, this practical and accessible guide for gardeners of all skill levels serves as an ideal introduction to the world of permaculture.

Getting Started in Permaculture: 50 Practical Projects to Build and Design Productive Gardens, 2nd Edition (Simple Living Series)

Mars, Jenny

In an era where 40 percent of global food system emissions originate from agriculture, the imperative for a swift transition to an organic, highly productive, and carbon-sequestering approach is undeniable. World renowned permaculture expert, Ross Mars, adeptly unravels the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture, providing readers with an accessible yet comprehensive roadmap to grasp the core of this groundbreaking approach. Tailored for a diverse audience, it caters to farmers, agricultural practitioners, and anyone engaged or interested in the agricultural realm. The book serves as a guide for those seeking a profound understanding of regenerative design principles, offering practical insights and techniques to implement sustainable methodologies on the farm. From delving into the intricacies of soil health to exploring the strategic integration of flora within regenerative systems, Mars leads readers through an enlightening journey that highlights the interconnectedness of all living elements in a regenerative ecosystem. He considers both animal-free approaches and the potential benefits of including animals on the farm. The Basics of Regenerative Agriculture acts as a compass for those dedicated to fostering regenerative design not only in agriculture but also extending its impact to broader realms of sustainable living. This is more than a book; it's a dynamic call to action and a guidebook for reconnecting with the land. It instills hope for a future where regenerative design becomes the healing force the Earth needs, leaving behind a flourishing legacy for generations to come.

The Basics of Regenerative Agriculture: Chemical-free, nature-friendly and community-focused food

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Industries

Permanent Publications

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Getting Started In Permaculture

The Permaculture Transition Manual: A Comprehensive Resource for Resilient Living

The Basics of Permaculture Design

The Basics of Permaculture Design

Getting Started in Permaculture: 50 Practical Projects to Build and Design Productive Gardens, 2nd Edition (Simple Living Series)

The Basics of Regenerative Agriculture: Chemical-free, nature-friendly and community-focused food