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Many of us want to increase our self-sufficiency, but few have access to the ideal 5 sunny, gently-sloping acres of rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Jenni Blackmore presents a highly entertaining, personal account of how permaculture can be practiced in adverse conditions, allowing anyone to learn to live more sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. With a rallying cry of .If we can do it, you can too,. she distills the wisdom of 20 years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. The perfect antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, Permaculture for the Rest of Us presents the fundamental principles of this sometimes confusing concept in a humorous, reader-friendly way. Each chapter focuses on a specific method or technique, interspersing straightforward explanations with the author's own experiences. Learn how to successfully retrofit even the smallest homestead using skills such as: No-till vs. till gardening, composting and soil-building; Natural pest control and integrating small livestock; Basic greenhouse construction; Harvesting, preservation and more. Ideal for urban dreamers, suburbanites and country-dwellers alike, this inspirational and instructional .encouragement manual is packed with vibrant photographs documenting the author's journey from adversity to abundance.

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A clear introduction to the politics of permaculture, from a renowned writer and practitioner within the movement.

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The complete permaculture skills guide to thriving during the great transition to a fossil fuel-free world. Packed with information on permaculture design principles, nutrient-dense food growing and forest gardening, soil building, ecological land management, animal husbandry, home-scale energy generation and water efficiency.

Permaculture. --- Organic gardening. --- Agricultural ecology. --- Agriculture --- Agroecology --- Ecology --- Permaculture --- Biodynamic gardening --- Natural gardening --- Organiculture --- Gardening --- Companion planting --- Agriculture, Permanent --- Perennial agricultural system --- Permanent agriculture --- Alternative agriculture --- Agricultural ecology --- Environmental aspects