Permaculture is a big word, and a lot of people are very unsure what it actually means. So that’s where we’re starting our permaculture design course — by answering the question: what is permaculture? What Is Permaculture? Permaculture is a word that intimidates a lot of people. But it really shouldn’t, because when it all comes down to it, permaculture is just about doing the right thing. The phrase “permaculture” was first coined by Bill Mollison in Australia in 1978. It’s a combination of the words “permanent” and “agriculture,” meaning it sets itself apart from modern, more commercial forms of agriculture that are impermanent, or unsustainable. Permaculture means growing things in a way that is sustainable for the planet, and sustainable for us. The 3 Ethics of Permaculture There are three phases, or ethics, of permaculture. These are: Earth Care People Care Fair Share Earth Care The core principle of […]
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