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12 Principles of Permaculture: More Than Gardening

12 Principles of Permaculture

1. Observe and Interact
2. Catch and Store Energy
3. Obtain a yield
4. Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback
5. Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services
6. Produce No Waste
7. Design From Patterns to Details
8. Integrate Rather Than Segregate
9. Use Small and Slow Solution
10. Use and Value Diversity
11. Use Edges and Value the Marginal
12. Creatively Use and Respond to change

These are the 12 design principles of permaculture. Give the list a few minutes to soak in. Pile all those principles on top of the 3 ethics of Permaculture.

1. Earth Care
2. People Care
3. Return of Surplus

Can you see how this would create a beautiful lifestyle? This is not just about gardening. Continue reading 12 Principles of Permaculture: More Than Gardening


Greenstalk Vertical Garden planted with vegetables next to a wooden fence.

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My First Permaculture Hügelkultur Garden Bed: What Am I Doing Here?

Listen…… Did you hear that? That was me taking a deep breath. I’m very humbled by this year. Several projects didn’t work out to be all roses for me. I need to slow down, relax and reflect.

My First Permaculture Hügelkultur Garden Bed is one of those things that hasn’t worked out like I thought it would. At first it Continue reading My First Permaculture Hügelkultur Garden Bed: What Am I Doing Here?


Greenstalk Vertical Garden planted with vegetables next to a wooden fence.

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Coupon Code DADDYKIRBS to get up to $10 off!