PERMACULTURE

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PERMACULTURE

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I've recently become interested in Permaculture (PERManent AgirCULTURE), a way of both gardening and farming, that works in harmony with nature. Apart from bring really practical and sensible, It offers so many easy solutions to how we operate, and to make gardening simpler. I'm going to change our garden over, as much as possible to these principles. I suppose many of you already garden in similar ways, but just don't call it permaculture. I think that Richard, the owner of this wonderful site does so.

http://www.spiralseed.co.uk/permaculture/
Here is a link to an very basic guide set out in 24 sketches of how to do it, with a paragrah on each one:

And here is a basic introduction to the topic, taken from the Permaculture magazine web site.

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PERMACULTURE ?

What does permaculture mean?

1. Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living.

2. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used by anyone, anywhere.


By thinking carefully about the way we use our resources - food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs - it is possible to get much more out of life by using less. We can be more productive for less effort, reaping benefits for our environment and ourselves, for now and for generations to come.

This is the essence of permaculture - the design of an ecologically sound way of living - in our households, gardens, communities and businesses. It is created by cooperating with nature and caring for the earth and its people.

Permaculture is not exclusive - its principles and practice can be used by anyone, anywhere:
City flats, yards and window boxes

Suburban and country houses/garden

Allotments and smallholdings

Community spaces

Farms and estates

Countryside and conservation areas

Commercial and industrial premises

Educational establishments

Waste ground

...Permaculture encourages us to be resourceful and self-reliant. It is not a dogma or a religion but an ecological design system which helps us find solutions to the many problems facing us - both locally and globally..

Writer, Emma Chapman, defines it as:

"Permaculture, originally 'Permanent Agriculture', is often viewed as a set of gardening techniques, but it has in fact developed into a whole design philosophy, and for some people a philosophy for life. Its central theme is the creation of human systems which provide for human needs, but using many natural elements and drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems. Its goals and priorities coincide with what many people see as the core requirements for sustainability."

Permaculture tackles how to grow food, build houses and create communities, and minimise environmental impact at the same time. Its principles are being constantly developed and refined by people throughout the world in very different climates and cultural circumstances.
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I watched the TV Documentary series about the chap who tried it out in France. Found it very interesting plus I guess it's quite a pagen type view of things. If so, nothing wrong in that, 'we came from the soil' etc.

I've used dowsing in gardening, but more to plan out where to sow things and once to try and detour a poor line. The interesting thing there is that I haven't used the method for two years and haven't done so well.

Interesting and quite a deep, yet simple, subject.

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It appears the above first post has ruffled a few feathers and for that reason John has decided it best to leave the Forum.

In the interests of all, I will now lock this thread.

All the same, we wish him well in his Life Quest.

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I feel I may have been a tad quick in locking this thread because of an objection. It is after all, an interesting subject although not everyone's cup of tea.

It would not be really democratic to stop a thread because a person strongly objects.

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I found nothing particularly objectionable in the post, maybe not exactly what I might think. But hey ho it is an open forum and we can all have differences of opinion. Or at least we should all be able to have differences of opinion.
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confused> Am I missing something? I find nothing to object to in John's post above, unless there was something else in it which has been deleted by now.
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Seems an interesting topic and informative post, again I could find nothing upsetting about it either :?
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Nothing has been deleted from it, Sunny B
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Could someone who is more sensitive or it could be inteligent - I care not which ............. point out to me WHAT the problem is or seems to be ~eep~
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Thank goodness, I thought I was the only person who had missed something...?
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Havnt been around for a couple of days, but have i missed something? Like several others, I really dont see what the problem with this post, is.
Regardless of wether I agree or disagree with the ethos, I wont be throwing my toys out of the pram.
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Someone pm'd John taking somewhat volatile offence at his post.

There's a thread in Members Only about it.

The majority consensus of opinion is there is nothing wrong with his post.

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there was a ntural world documentary about the subject, a lady farmer was looking into the pro's and cons. i don't see what the issue is.
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Well I am glad it is still accessible. I had found a site that had some really interesting info, but couldnt find it again. It's the one linked to in the first post in this thread!

The pagan aspect I can do without, but the principles are great and I intend to try using this method of gardening when we finally get our smallholding. Just looking for more info really, so if anyone knows anything about permaculture that doesnt involve going on a course to learn about zoning and design, then I'd appreciate any help, please?

PS, not trying to resurrect a controversial subject; just genuinely interested. If it causes trouble, then please feel free to delete my contribution.
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I must be very dull or I'm just missing something here... I couldn't find a single thing to get 'upset' about .. Maybe the person who sent the pm in 2009 got out of the wrong side of his bed that day.. +confused+
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