IN THIS COURSE…

Central to the philosophy of permaculture are a set of guiding principles that inform the design, implementation, and management of these systems. These principles serve as a compass, guiding practitioners towards sustainable solutions that integrate the ethical considerations of Earth care, people care, and fair share.

Within this course you will learn these 12 design principles:

  • Observe and Interact

  • Catch and Store Energy

  • Obtain a Yield

  • Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback

  • Use and Value Renewable Resources and ServicesProduce No WasteDesign From Patterns to Details

  • Integrate Rather Than Segregate

  • Use Small and Slow Solutions

  • Use and Value Diversity

  • Use Edges and Value the Marginal

  • Creatively Use and Respond to Change

Within each chapter we will discuss how to begin to see the world with these principles in mind.

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