Practical Permaculture: for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth

The book is really thoughtful, practical, and excellently produced and written. It starts with a brief introduction to permaculture that builds on historical origins but avoids being a repeat of Mollison's visionary work. Practical Permaculture gives very clear examples, bases information on science, and modernizes concepts appropriately for 2015. The framework of the book is a step by step, well thought-out- process to designing a site using permaculture principles . "Designing a site" is one of the most important permaculture activities - the book helps you learn the important characteristics of your farm/backyard/community garden, deciding your goals, and placing elements such as plants, orchards, households, coops, ponds etc so they can reinforce each other following the dynamics of nature. It teaches the use of design tools such as sectors, zones, edges, and patterns in non-nonsense, approachable style. By following this book you'll have learned a lot and taken many of the important first steps in setting up a sustainable and enjoyable system. While many other other general permaculture books may be a repeat of Mollison's "Designer's Manual", the authors here provide genuine value and insight into the process of design, considering modern tools and options, and focusing on the actionable and pragmatic aspects of implementing a permaculture project. They also bring experience applying permaculture in colder climates and can put forth relevant species and examples of techniques to the table. The quality of the book is very high - materials, design, layout, illustrations are great. Having read many (most) of available books on the topic, and as a holder of a Permaculture Design Certificate I find myself recommending and gifting this book again and again for those who are new to Permaculture, and to those that are more aware of Permaculture generally but ask "so... how do I start"? This has been a great addition to my library - even though it ends up open on my desk most of the time. I hope the authors consider embarking on additional writing projects.

Great book to have on hand and reference. explains things really well and gives examples.. Good to have for your garden Library.

Highly recommend this book to everybody, especially for those that are newcomers to this thriving, sustainability-driven transition. This book also serves as a great reference for experienced Permaculturists as-well. This book is highly information packed; along with pictures, detailed illustrations, charts, and questions to ask yourself all throughout; and it's very easy to comprehend regardless your experience and etc. - My only concern is that this book is currently unavailable through Kindle services, which would limit our impact on ecosystems via logging, etc. requirements. - I personally recommend the following books, a few of which are listed in this book. I've added the Amazon links to each book, - For Your Convenience! * Seed to Seed (2nd Edition) by Suzanne Ashworth (Very useful for reducing, and ultimately eliminating, dependency on seed companies) http://www.amazon.com/Seed-Growing-Techniques-Vegetable-Gardeners/dp/1882424581 * Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables (Because proper storage increases sustainability and resiliency) http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cellaring-Natural-Storage-Vegetables/dp/0882667033/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439872745&sr=1-1&keywords=root+cellaring+by+mike+and+nancy+bubel * Ball Blue Book of Preserving (Because proper storage increases sustainability and resiliency) http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Blue-Book-Guide-Preserving/dp/0972753702/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439872850&sr=1-2&keywords=ball+blue+book * Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World (Very useful for the multiple applications of mushrooms for our benefit and the environment as-well) http://www.amazon.com/Mycelium-Running-Mushrooms-Help-World/dp/1580085792/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439873474&sr=1-1&keywords=mycellium+running *Additional Great Read* * Permaculture: A Designers' Manual (Known as the "father of Permaculture", Bill Mollison has this great read) http://www.amazon.com/Permaculture-Designers-Manual-Bill-Mollison/dp/0908228015/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439873016&sr=1-1&keywords=permaculture+a+designers+manual Best of luck to all of you, in your sustainable and resilient-based endeavors!

Anyone starting to develop their farm as per Permaculture principles should read this book.

Looks like it'll be a good read, but arrived with significant damage to the cover. I need it for school or I would exchange it, but disappointing to receive a brand new book in this condition. Still giving 5 stars because my issue has nothing to do with the contents of the book.

Full of practical details, well illustrated and easy to take book. Some aspects should be more detailed, but I understand it is difficult for a single volume book.

Very good paper quality. Amazing read.

I purchased this book as an intro to permaculture for my property and have learned a lot about the topic. The margins are wide for note taking, and the pages durable for pen and highlighters.