The Ultimate Permaculture Design Guide

A Designers Gardening Toolkit for Creating Sustainable and Resilient Ecosystems

By: Frank Mitchell

Narrated by: Evan Traasdahl

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Use permaculture to design a picture-perfect pocket of nature that works just like a forest… in just 7 steps!

Gardening is great, isn’t it? It is food for the soul, makes you happy, and is great for the environment.

Except there is one big catch: your garden might not be as good for the environment as you think.

According to a survey by the National Gardening Association, a vast majority of gardeners fall short of creating a truly eco-friendly garden or landscape.

What does that mean?

The amount of work that people invest in making their gardens functional and beautiful comes at a significant cost to the environment, with an excess of water consumption, a decrease in soil fertility, and a lot of biological waste.

Furthermore, the methods you choose to grow your flowers and vegetables, how you deal with pests, and even how you dig down to plant can end up damaging nature.

So is there a way for you to actually make your gardening truly green?

Yes, there is, and you don’t have to look too far to find it.

Nature is the solution to making your gardening eco-friendly, sustainable, and resilient.

And this book helps you see it clearly using permaculture design principles…

In this simplified guide to all things permaculture, you will discover:

• A 7-step design process to quickstart your journey into creating a permaculture-based sustainable ecosystem in your backyard
• The 11 key principles of permaculture – make the most of going truly green by adopting these principles in your gardening and living
• Site planning like a pro – discover how to copy nature’s design and patterns to create a garden that keeps on giving (including DIY maps!)
• How to act like a forest – design a garden that works like a forest and grow herbs, shrubs, grains, vines, trees, and more!
• Smart and simple landscaping methods to create natural channels for irrigation – including how to dip your toes into rainwater harvesting using recyclable materials
• 7 unbelievably easy ways to improve the quality of your soil
• How to let nature do all the hard work by utilizing a diverse range of animals, birds, and beneficial insects
• The zero-waste policy of permaculture and how you can leverage it for the benefit of your plants
• 100% natural methods to prevent, monitor, and control pests

And much more.

Permaculture is more than just a way to design gardens; it is a way of life centered around building an ecosystem that thinks and behaves just like nature.

Not only does it favor reusing and recycling, but it also limits potential waste, allowing you to design a slice of nature in your own backyard.

In fact, permaculture makes nature your partner in going green… And all you need to do in order to get started is open your eyes and observe.

Are you ready to design a self-sufficient and eco-friendly permaculture garden?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Above and Beyond Gardening

I love gardening and this title was fascinating since I had never heard of Permaculture before. The book contains a wealth of knowledge about gardening and more so about sustainability and working in concert with the environment. The book presents a step by step guide to ensure that you are setting up your garden to work well with the area you have designated. This includes types of plants that work well together, pest avoidance, compost, watering requirements and so much more. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is passionate about gardening and its impact on the environment.

Great Book, lots of info

This is an interesting book that I plan on using some ideas from. I never would have thought of using grey water and waste water for the garden. The author is right. We should all build sustainable gardens if not for us but for the future.

Putting the “Green” in Green Thumb

I enjoyed this audiobook tremendously because I have a great interest in gardening (mainly for food) while also making sure my activities aren’t harmful to the environment around me. This book makes it easy to learn about permaculture and then put it into practice. I am now much closer to achieving zero-waste with my gardening activities, and I also got a lot out of how to improve the (nutrient) quality of the soil I’m using. The narration was spot-on as well. Fantastic book!

Excellent Toolkit

I love the practicality. It takes permaculture principles and breaks them down into actionable steps and design strategies that can be applied to gardens of all sizes and types. The real-life examples and case studies provided offer a clear understanding of how permaculture can transform landscapes into thriving ecosystems.

nice book

this audiobook is helpful for gardening. I liked the tips and narration was nice. Would recommend.

Detailed 7 steps

This is the best overview of permaculture I’ve heard so far. This book covers everything from what even is permaculture, to what it takes to do it right to what methods you need to grow your garden. The information about how to control pests is vital!

Great Resource!

This has been a true joy for me, providing a comprehensive toolkit for designing sustainable and resilient ecosystems. The practical tips and insights shared in this guide have helped me understand the principles of permaculture and apply them effectively in my garden. From creating harmonious plant arrangements to nurturing a self-sustaining environment, this audiobook has empowered me to create a more eco-friendly and productive space. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner in permaculture, this audiobook is an invaluable resource that will inspire and guide you toward a more sustainable and fulfilling gardening journey. Highly recommended!

Loved Listening to it

This fantastic book painted a well-rounded and clear image of sustainability using straightforward, comprehensible language that made sense. The author provides a detailed discussion on how people may help save our world and sets out this duty for readers. It's not just about gardening or landscaping; it's about putting everything together to make a little world that can maintain itself. In addition, regarding pest management, the author suggests putting more effort into preserving the environment rather than striving to make it 100 percent free of pests. That assessment was pretty astute, and I felt the advice was spot on. Outstanding guide and I really recommend reading it.

Very helpful audiobook

This book is for you if you want to design a sustainable garden that coexists peacefully with nature. This manual offers a straightforward seven-step procedure for creating a picturesque haven of nature in your backyard. This book provides helpful advice on making your gardening genuinely green, from comprehending the fundamentals of permaculture to designing like an expert and utilizing natural channels for irrigation.

Great Book!

I loved listening to this audiobook! As someone who enjoys gardening, I found it fascinating since I had never heard of Permaculture before. This audiobook is a treasure trove of gardening knowledge and sustainability tips. The step-by-step guide for setting up a garden that complements its surroundings is incredibly helpful. It covers everything from choosing the right plants to pest control, composting, and watering tips. I highly recommend this audiobook to all gardening enthusiasts who care about their impact on the environment.