Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood methodof growing food and building homes in a manner that works<em>with</em> nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, anduseful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green homedesign, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing andoverwhelming, but <em>The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture</em> simplifiesthis vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide,taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so thatanyone can apply permaculture principles to their own life. Whilethe principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect ofpermaculture, including:<p>- Building green homes and passive solar design </p><p>- Growing edible plant communities and forest gardens </p><p>- Using no-till and natural farming methods </p><p>- Creating microclimates for extended growing seasons </p><p>- Raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques </p><p>This is a common-sense approach to sustainable living that createsa self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there,whether in the city or the country. <em>The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture</em>isn't a philosophy book, or a dissertation on theory. It is astep-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.</p>