The permaculture classic that launched a new movement in edible, wildlife-friendly gardening!

The Permaculture Garden shows you how to transform a yard or even the smallest space into a highly productive garden that works in harmony with nature. Learn how to:
* Plan your garden layout for easy access and minimum labour
* Save energy on unnecessary chores like digging and weeding with techniques like mulching and growing ground covers
* Save money by using upcycled containers to create a beautiful space
* Use successional cropping to produce year-round harvests and build healthy soil
* Choose the best plants for different sites and enjoy the benefits of plant communities
* Reduce your impact by saving energy and harvesting water
* Discourage pests and diseases without using chemicals.

Gardening expert and world-class permaculture teacher, Graham Bell, offers a wealth of practical advice including planning a garden from a bare plot, designing raised beds, creating ponds and streams, building terraces on slopes, constructing greenhouses and providing special areas for children or animals.

Whether you are looking for just a few improvements or the beginnings of self-sufficiency, you can become a positive changemaker in your own back yard with this lively, practical guide.

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