Designing With Nature: An Introduction to Permaculture - Episode 011

Have you ever heard of permaculture?  

In this episode, I delve into the basics of Permaculture, a sustainable and holistic approach to gardening.  I break down the fundamental principles of permaculture, sharing insights on creating resilient ecosystems, conserving resources, and fostering biodiversity in your garden.  Tune in to discover how permaculture can help enhance your garden and contribute to environmental stewardship in your community.

In this episode I talk about:

• What is Permaculture and its history
• The guiding ethics of permaculture
• Examples of Permaculture Principles including:
  • Working with nature rather than against it
  • "The Problem is the Solution"
  • Making the least change for the maximum effect
  • Everything Gardens
• Common concepts used in permaculture design 
  • Design elements and element analysis
  • Stacking functions
  • Pattern recognition
  • Edge Effect
  • Energy Flow
  • Zone and Sector planning

For show notes, a transcript, resources, and more visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode011/