I have 5 acre's about 50 km south of Perth. Im interested in the principals of Permaculture,but i dont have the faintest idea where to start. Can anyone suggest a good basic book or web site that i might be able to get some idea's about the planning out of my block of dirt. I guess what i dont want to happen is that in 5 years time i start regretting certain placement of trees,chook runs,sheds etc Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
have you read 'introduction to permaculture' you can get a link through the resources section on this web site to the publishers -tagari. it's a great start if you haven't read it yet. good luck.
Books I've found useful are: Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison $30.00 second hand Permaculture: A Designers Manual - by Bill Mollison The "cornerstone" book of permaculture, well worth the money at $75 second hand or about $149 new The Permaculture Home Garden - by Linda Woodrow about $25 second hand Natural Farming - by Pat Coleby Hard to find this pre-loved, and retails for about $39.95 new There are probably another 15 or so titles but I have found that these 4 books offer the most information and give the best value for money. Good luck! dory
Thanks for the tips,i will keep an eye out for these books. I have ben given a book" Permaculture Two" by Bill Mollison and will start reading asap. Thanks again, Scott
Hi Scott, I'm a newbie too....have Jenny Allen's book Paradise Garden...love it but most of the ohers and some of the ones mentioned here I have loaned from the library.....even a small local one will be able to get books from Perth for you....usually small charge $1 or so. Good readings Cathy
The Jenny Allen book (loaned to me by a friend) was the one that started the permie "dream"for me!! Very easy to read, heaps of full colour photos, and an extensive resource list in the back.