A base map is the starting point for a permaculture design, in terms of laying out elements and design features on your design site, as well as site analysis and assessment. In this article we are assuming that you don’t already have access to a good sized scale drawing of your site.
How do you design a small permaculture garden?
Even small gardens can produce lots of leaves and other plant material at the end of the growing season! Three permaculture principles – ‘Integrate rather than segregate’, ‘Use and value diversity’, and ‘Use edges and value the marginal’ – are particularly important to keep in mind when designing your small permaculture garden.
What device should I use for permaculture design?
We won’t get into the pros and cons of each type of device and system, but for sure if you have a device that works with a digital pencil, a whole world opens up for you as a designer. The iPad with Apple Pencil is an AMAZING tool for permaculture design. iPad Apps for Permaculture Landscape Garden Whole System Design!
What is permaculture and why study it?
Permaculture as a subject is vast and spans many disciplines as an understanding of a myriad of areas is needed to grasp how a design is able to function. Permaculture covers soil science, hydrology science and engineering, biology, animal husbandry, climate, architecture, geology, geography and so much more.
How do I take a permaculture design course?
If you’d like to take a permaculture design course, here are some pointers. Permaculture is like baking a batch of cookies. The way we put components together in a design determines whether or not it will work. For example, if you want to make cookies, first, you locate a recipe (design).
What is the permaculture guidebook?
It is a gift of ‘permaculture knowledge’ from Timor-Leste to the region. The guidebook is divided into three themed volumes, making it easier to read and reference. Each volume contains a table of contents, foreword, introduction, six chapters, glossary and reference section.
How many permaculture zones are there?
Permaculture zones range from 0-5, with zone zero being inside the home, and zone 5 being farther away untouched wilderness. How many zones a site has depends on how large it is and how it is situated. Although a site can have up to five zones, for example, the original Tenth Acre Farm on 0.10 acres only included zones one and two.
