Permaculture
Permaculture is a design approach that creates sustainable human environments by following nature's patterns. The term, coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1978, combines "permanent agriculture" and "permanent culture."
If you are a settler becoming a permaculturalist, please also learn how you can actively practice solidarity with the Indigenous communities near you. Many permaculture systems are based on Indigenous methodologies.
Core Ethics
- Earth Care - Supporting and regenerating natural systems
- People Care - Meeting human needs sustainably
- Fair Share - Setting limits to consumption and redistributing surplus
Design Principles
Key permaculture principles include:
- Observe and Interact with Natural Systems
- Catch and Store Energy
- Obtain a Yield
- Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback
- Use and Value Renewable Resources
- Produce No Waste
Practical Applications
In Local Bloom projects, permaculture principles can be applied to:
- Garden and farm design
- Community planning
- Water management systems
- Building design and construction
- Social and economic systems