Definitions of Permaculture

PERMACULTURE is based on empowering individuals to create positive change through decision-making processes. By considering thoughtful integration between: The Land, People, Water, Plants, Animals, Shelter, Technologies and Community productive ecologically sound and economically profitable perennial systems will evolve. As a guide, one can tap into an evolving set of principles to find beneficial solutions to most challenges. Permaculture is an invaluable tool for homeowners, homesteaders, farmers, educators, landscapers, architects, bioregionalists, city planners, foresters, reclamation specialists, neighborhood organizers and anyone interested in sustainable living.

Permaculture is about inter-relationships based on Care for the Earth and Care for all Living Beings.

PERMACULTURE is a design system for self-reliant living. The word was coined by Australian ecologist Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, in the mid-'70s to describe the conscious design of ecosystems that offer diversity, stability, and resilience.

Through cooperative integration of land, water, people, plants, animals, shelter, technologies and community- productive and beautiful environments can evolve. Permaculture stresses positivism and cooperation and is applicable world-wide in any setting from in sub/urban to small or large scale farms.

Permaculture is coined from the words permanent culture. It is an ethical system stressing positivism and cooperation.

What is Permaculture? Goals

Permaculture Courses

Two week Permaculture Design Certification Course Description:

This intensive course, covering both the theory and practice of permaculture, will create an in-depth learning situation that will allow participants to achieve a working knowledge of permaculture design and implementation. The course will include hands-on projects, lectures, discussions, slide shows, field trips and design projects. Topics will include permaculture philosophy and methodology; observation skills and site analysis; natural cycles and pattern recognition; ponds, swales and keyline systems; soil building; animals; edible landscaping; agroforestry; urban permaculture and village design; community economics; and more.