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Think Like An Ecosystem - An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science and Landscape Design Paperback – 1 February 2022

Amelie Des Plantes . Ecological Food Forest . English

Do you want to provide fresh produce for your family through backyard gardening? Do you wish to build an affordable, sustainable, regenerative, resilient, low-maintenance, and abundant garden? Permaculture makes the most use of what nature provides for us by using specific designs strategies to maximize nature's gifts such as food, energy, and shelter. A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like a natural forest, grassland, or any other such ecosystem. Sounds great on paper, but you must have questions along the lines of: "Where do I start?" "What tools does it require?" "How much space do I need to begin?" Look no further for the answers to all these questions, and start practicing permaculture right from your backyard. In Think Like An Ecosystem, you'll discover: A comprehensive 9-step guide to practicing and implementing permaculture (curated for beginners) The 12 crucial principles of permaculture-observe and replicate nature's finest solutions to maximize efficiency How to plan and design your backyard's landscape-from zones and water resources to soil types and more A beginner-friendly guide to water management, including rainwater harvesting and irrigation systems for water conservation How to create living nutrient-rich soil-command the power of simple composting and mulching methods The many benefits of no-till gardening-preserve your soil and improve its quality How to build your own garden beds-from popular raised-bed and in-ground methods to exotic methods like hügelkultur and herb spirals The A-Z of plant guilds and companion planting-a comprehensive list of plants to grow together to maximize your output Integrated pest management-100% natural, organic and eco-friendly And much more. Permaculture can often feel overwhelming, and while you may plan big for your backyard, you only need to start small-after all, it is an ever-evolving journey. Let nature be your guide to sustainable living. If you want to start practicing permaculture and reap all its benefits, then click "Add to Cart" right now.

Categories: Wildlife & Nature

About the Author

Amélie Des Plantes is a permaculture designer and the author of Think Like an Ecosystem and Soil Science for Regenerative Agriculture. She is passionate about creating sustainable ecosystems, and her drive to help others do the same fuels her work. Her writing is hopeful and enthusiastic, aiming to guide readers clearly and fill them with optimism and hope for the future. Amélie has reaped more benefits than she could have ever imagined through implementing permaculture principles, systems and ethics into her everyday life, career and community. She truly believes that permaculture has the power to change the world, and it is this conviction that pushes her to share her knowledge with others. Amélie is the founder of Ecological Food Forest, a site for permaculture education that welcomes members from across the world. She believes that bringing people together to share both triumphs and challenges can help make permaculture more accessible to the wider world. Amélie is a deep-rooted organic gardener and environmentalist with an interest in beekeeping and homeopathy. She is passionate about expanding her own knowledge and views her development as a permaculture designer as a lifelong journey.

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