Permaculture and Garden Design

The word permaculture comes from permanent agriculture. Permaculture strives for agriculture that is ecologically sound and sustainable in the long term: this means that it should be non-polluting, economically and socially viable, and provide for its own needs. Permaculture uses the inherent, or natural, qualities of plants and animals, combined with the natural characteristics of landscapes and structures, to produce a life- supporting system for city and country, using the smallest area possible. Permaculture is essentially a way of achieving efficient and sustainable food production.
PERMACULTURE ETHICS
* Care of the earth - means care of all living and non-living things: soil, plants, animals, atmosphere, water. It implies activities that do not harm, but rehabilitate the earth, promote active conservation and the frugal use of resources.
* Care of people - means that basic needs such as food, shelter, education, and satisfying employment are taken care of.
* Contribution of surplus time, money and energy to achieve earth and people care - means that after we have taken care of our basic needs and designed our systems to the best of our ability, we help others to do the same.
SOME PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES
Put things in the right place!
Permaculture deals with plants, animals, buildings, and infrastructures such as the supply of water, energy and communications. However, permaculture is not about these elements themselves, but rather about the relationships we can create between them by the way we place them in the landscape.
Planning and design are crucial to permaculture. For example, dams and water tanks should be placed above the house and garden so that gravity, rather than a pump, is used to direct flow. The design of your garden can equal success or failure. Have a bountiful harvest for years to come. Our permaculture experts can help design and install your backyard garden or full scale farm business and maximize your yield while minimizing your maintenance. Let us help you get the most from your garden today.

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