The principles of permaculture designs were founded in 1970 by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. They coined this term to describe an agricultural system which mimics nature and harmonizes the land with the needs of people to produce food, shelter and energy in a sustainable manner. Ethics of Permaculture Garden Design Adopting these principles into your landscape design is an eco-friendly method of gardening. It begins with understanding these three basic ethics: Care of the Earth – Use gardening practices, such as organic pest control, to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment. Care of the people – Permaculture is a shortened term for permanent agriculture. The primary goal is to meet the food and shelter needs of humans in an environmentally positive manner. Sharing of resources – As in nature, the goal of permaculture is zero waste. Share excesses and repurpose by-products. The Principles of Permaculture The three ethics […]
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