Product Description

Permaculture is a creative approach to abundant and fulfilling lifestyles. It is for everyone whishing to live sustainable and tread more lightly on the Earth. Permaculture is an ecologically sound approach to providing for our needs, including our food, shelter and financial and social structures. It is based on co-operating with nature and caring for the Earth and its people. Permaculture in a Nutshell is a concise and accessible introduction to the principles and practice of permaculture in temperate climates. It covers how permaculture works in the city, the country and on the farm and explores ways in which people can work together to recreate real communities. This inspiring book clearly describes how we can live fruitfully and sustainably and is essential reading for anyone wishing to reduce their environmental impact.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #393036 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .22" h x 5.20" w x 7.78" l, .30 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

BBC Wildlife,V16, No3
....a nobel vision...which I wholeheartedly support...includes organic gardening and farming but it also transcends them.

From the Publisher
Permaculture is a creative approach to abundant and fulfilling lifestyles. It is for everyone wishing to live sustainably and tread more lightly on the Earth.
Permaculture is an ecologically sound approach to providing for our needs, including our food, shelter and financial and social structures. It is based on co-operating with nature and caring for the Earth and its people.

About the Author
Patrick Whitefield is a permaculture teacher, writer, designer, and consulting editor for Permaculture Magazine. He is the author of the mini-classic Permaculture in a Nutshell, which has been translated into four languages.