Introduction to Permaculture Bill Mollison, Reny Slay, New South Wales 1991 ISBN 0 908228 05 8 |
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A pretty good place to start. Obviously more aimed at the southern 'lot'. (Heather) |
Permaculture: A Designers' Manual Bill Mollison; 1997 Reprint 1988, 569 Pages, Hardcover ISBN 0 908228 01 5 |
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The ultimate reference for Permaculture enthusiasts. Elaborate detail on the many facets of pemaculture. Written for the designer and student, this magnificently complete work covers concepts, themes and methods of design; understanding patterns; all the different factors involved in designing for site, such as climate, soil water and trees; innovative ideas for the humid tropics, dryland areas, and cool to cold climates; and "Strategies for an alternative global nation" which involves alternative legal, political and financial strategies for facilitating permaculture. Superb b/w & color illustrations. An important book. |
Gaia's Garden - A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture Toby Hemenway, 2001 |
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Here is information from the author himself. Toby, over to you.
Here's a little more detail on what's in my new book, Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Though it's oriented toward any
eco-friendly gardener, there's plenty in it for permaculturists, particularly the sections on polycultures, guild design, forest gardening and
assembling a whole-systems garden. It's 240 pages, has plenty of tables of useful plants, is well illustrated, and has an appendix listing several
hundred useful species. Several instructors have said they're going to use as their textbook. It will be available in June, and can be ordered now
from The Permaculture Activist or from
http://www.chelseagreen.com/Garden/GaiasGarden.htm
As I mentioned, the cover photo at that site is an old version and should be updated soon. The real cover can be seen at
http://www.chelseagreen.com/buy/GaiasGarden.htm
To give you a better idea of what's in it, here's the Table of Contents.
GAIA¹S GARDEN: A GUIDE TO HOME-SCALE PERMACULTURE By Toby Hemenway
FOREWORD by John Todd
Part One: THE GARDEN AS ECOSYSTEM
1. INTRODUCING THE ECOLOGICAL GARDEN 2. A GARDENER'S ECOLOGY 3. DESIGNING THE ECOLOGICAL GARDEN Part Two: THE PIECES OF THE ECOLOGICAL GARDEN 4. BRINGING THE SOIL TO LIFE 5. CATCHING, CONSERVING, AND USING WATER 6. PLANTS FOR MANY USES 7. BRINGING IN THE BEES, BIRDS, AND OTHER HELPFUL ANIMALS Part Three: ASSEMBLING THE ECOLOGICAL GARDEN 8. CREATING COMMUNITIES FOR THE GARDEN 9. DESIGNING GARDEN GUILDS 1O. GROWING A FOOD FOREST 11. POP GOES THE GARDEN Appendix: A Sampling of Useful Plants |
The Basics of Permaculture Design Ross Mars |
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Earth User's Guide to Permaculture Rosemary Morrow |
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Easy to understand 'how-to' book. |
Permaculture in a Nutshell Patrick Whitefield ISBN 1 85623 0031 |
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For those up in the northern hemisphere this is a really good place to start, basically cos it's cheap! But it does explain stuff. (Heather) |
The Permaculture Home Garden Linda Woodrow |
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The Permaculture Way Graham Bell, Thorsons, London 1992, ISBN 0 7225 2568 0 |
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Another good explanation of PC principles, with lots of practical examples in a British climate. Good appendices, including species lists and booklist, with a good index. ML. |
A Western Permaculture Manual David Browned, Cornucopia Subiaco,Wa. '89 |
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Yet another look at permaculture from an American. |
The Permaculture Design - A practical Guide to a Sustainable Future Bill Mollison , Island Press Wa. DC 1990 |
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The indepth Permaculture manual by the co-founder of permaculture. Excellent examples, illustrations, and enjoyable reading. |
The Permaculture Garden Graham Bell ISBN 0 7225 2783 7 |
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Less emphasis on PC philosophy than 'The PC Way', and more on practical gardening tips and projects. Excellent species lists throughout (British emphasis again). A good introduction, and worth the price for the species lists alone. ML. |
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