If you have never heard of Permaculture or have not yet decided whether to go deeper and start practicing this technique, this book is for you.
Before diving into the wonderful world of sustainability, I will help you understand if you are made for each other. I will lay out all the key aspects, challenges, benefits and whys, and try to motivate you and make the road to environmental and social sustainability easier for you.
Having a clear idea and knowing what you can expect is the best start.
Works of Bill Mollison
Permaculture One: This is the book that started the permaculture movement, written by Bill Mollison in collaboration with David Holmgren in 1978. It is considered the foundational text that introduced the basic principles of permaculture.
Permaculture Two: A sequel to the first book, it delves further into the concepts of permaculture.
Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual: Published in 1988, this is considered the definitive text on permaculture by Bill Mollison. It is a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of permaculture design and is widely used in training courses.
Introduction to Permaculture: A more accessible work that introduces the basic concepts of permaculture for beginners.
Works by David Holmgren
Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability: This book by David Holmgren, published in 2002, is considered an important development in permaculture thinking.
Other important texts
Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway: A very popular text that applies permaculture principles to home gardening.
The Earth Care Manual by Patrick Whitefield: A comprehensive manual on permaculture adapted to the temperate climate.
Agrivoltaics: the integration of solar energy and agriculture