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FURTHER READING
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Below is a selection of books covering the many aspects of permaculture design. They are all available from www.green-shopping.co.uk
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BASICS OF PERMACULTURE DESIGN
Ross Mars
Takes you through water harvesting, urban and rural designs, gardens, permaculture in schools and communities, and appropriate technology. A DIY design guide, full of useful tips, guidelines and diagrams.
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DESIGNING & MAINTAINING YOUR EDIBLE LANDSCAPE – NATURALLY
Robert Kourik
This classic US bestseller, includes descriptions of plants for all temperate habitats, methods for improving soil, pruning styles that suit you and your trees, and even gourmet recipes using low-maintenance plants. A wealth of information presented in an accessible and absorbing way .
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THE EARTH CARE MANUAL
A Permaculture Handbook For Britain & Other Temperate Climates
Patrick Whitefield
This book offers a vision of a sustainable future and the practical steps we can take towards it. Written by one of world’s foremost teachers and practitioners of temperate permaculture, it explains in depth how to apply permaculture to any situation, from the smallest of buildings and apartments, to houses, gardens, orchards, farms and woodlands.
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EARTH WRITINGS
Graham Burnett
A collection of articles, artwork, songs and conversations spanning three decades of involvement in ‘Earth Right’ activities, from animal rights protest to compost toilet building, features material from Green Anarchist, The Raven, The Idler and Permaculture Magazine. Great stuff.
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THE EARTH USERS GUIDE TO PERMACULTURE
Rosemary Morrow
This is a fully revised and expanded second edition shows how to repair and restore the earth with permaculture design. A practical manual and a good introduction to permaculture, it is full of advice about measuring, monitoring and reducing our ecological footprints. Contains extra chapters on seedsaving, permaculture at work, integrated pest management, and domestic water conservation.
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EDIBLE FOREST GARDENS
Volume 1: Ecological Vision & Theory For Temperate Climate Permaculture
Dave Jacke; with Eric Toensmeier
Edible Forest Gardens is a groundbreaking two volume work that spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the needs of gardeners in temperate climates. Volume I lays out the vision of the forest garden and explains the basic ecological principles that make it work.
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EDIBLE FOREST GARDENS
Volume 2: Ecological Design & Practice
For Temperate Climate Permaculture
Dave Jacke; with Eric Toensmeier
Edible Forest Gardens is a groundbreaking two volume work that spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the needs of gardeners in temperate climates. Volume II, deals with practical considerations: concrete ways to design, establish, and maintain your own forest garden. It has case studies and examples, as well as tables, illustrations, and a uniquely valuable ‘plant matrix’ that lists hundreds of the best edible and useful species.
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GETTING STARTED IN PERMACULTURE
Ross & Jenny Mars
A very practical, down to earth primer with step-by-step guides packed with diagrams and illustrations for garden projects: includes mulching, mandala gardens, raised beds, ponds, walls, cold frames, animal tractors, a solar still, hothouses, a haybox cooker, farming earthworms, tractor tyre ponds and DIY fertilisers.
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HOW TO MAKE A FOREST GARDEN
Patrick Whitefield
A step-by-step guide to creating a ‘maximum output for minimum labour’ food producing garden, designed using the ecological principles of a natural woodland. Everything you need to know in order to create a beautiful and productive forest garden, including: basic principles, layout, choosing plants, over one hundred plant details, perennial and self-seeding vegetables, and design examples. A classic!
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PERMACULTURE
A Beginner’s Guide
Graham Burnett
An illustrated introduction to permaculture which clearly outlines the basic principles. Full of line drawings, speech bubbles, charts and diagrams, it covers the territory of an introductory weekend course with clarity and humour. Primarily an urban/vegan approach with some attention to the wider implications of sustainable agriculture.
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THE PERMACULTURE GARDEN
Graham Bell
Simply the best book that you can buy about every aspect of permaculture gardening in a cool climate. Discover how to plan and lay out your garden; save yourself precious time and effort digging and weeding; give recycled materials a new life, plant for a healthy, year round crop succession; save energy and harvest water; build up your soil; and make beautiful structures and play areas for all the family.
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PERMACULTURE IN A NUTSHELL
Patrick Whitefield
A concise and accessible introduction to the principles and practice of permaculture in temperate climates – in the city, the country and on the farm – and also explores ways of recreating communities. This mini classic has been translated into several languages, and has inspired thousands across the globe. Updated 4th edition 2005.
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PERMACULTURE
Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability
David Holmgren
Holmgren clearly explains exactly why our energy sources are running out and how the birth of a new cultural paradigm is essential in tackling this emerging global crisis. A deep, academically researched and passionate guide to how humanity can adapt and even thrive in our rapidly approaching energy descent.
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PERMACULTURE PLANTS
Jeff Nugent & Julia Boniface
An indispensable book for growers and designers working in subtropical and warm temperate/arid climates. Also includes some cool tolerant species. Details hundreds of common and unusual edible, medicinal and useful plants.
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PERMACULTURE TEACHER'S GUIDE
Edited by Andrew Goldring
An excellent guide, illustrating methods for teaching sustainability by 35 leading UK permaculturists. It includes the exploration of central themes, teaching techniques, ideas, strategies, checklists, practical hands-on learning exercises, how to convene courses and has a good resource section. A must have manual for anyone wishing to teach design courses or integrate permaculture ideas into their presentations.
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THE PERMACULTURE WAY
Practical Steps To Create A Self-Sustaining World
Graham Bell
The Permaculture Garden’s companion volume, The Way will show you how to take control of your life and consciously design a lifestyle which is low on environmental impact and highly productive, whatever your age, skills and income (or lack thereof). Guaranteed to stimulate, inspire and galvanise into action, this book will help you make the most of your resources for a more harmonious and enduring future.
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PLANTS FOR A FUTURE
Edible & Useful Plants For A Healthier World
Ken Fern
Describing edible and other useful plants, both native to Britain and Europe and from temperate areas around the world, includes herbs, vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees suitable for: ornamental gardens, lawns, shady areas, ponds, walls, hedges, agroforestry and conservation. This pioneering book takes gardening, conservation and ecology into a new dimension.
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THE WOODLAND WAY
A Permaculture Approach to
Sustainable Woodland Management
Ben Law
Ben Law clearly demonstrates how you can create biodiverse, healthy environments, yield a great variety of value added products, provide secure livelihoods for woodland workers and farmers, and benefit the local community. He argues the case for a new approach to planning, encouraging the creation of permaculture woodlands for the benefit of people, the local environment and the global climate.
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