Permaculture in a Nutshell
by Patrick Whitefield

$9.00 - Softcover - 84 pages

Permaculture is a creative approach to abundant and fulfilling lifestyles. It is for everyone wishing to live sustainably and tread more lightly on the Earth. Permaculture is an ecologically sound approach to providing for our needs, including our food, shelter and financial and social structures. It is based on co-operating with nature and caring for the Earth and its people.

Permaculture in a Nutshell is a concise and accessible introduction to the principles and practices of permaculture in temperate climates. It covers how permaculture works in the city, the country and on the farm and explores ways in which people can work together to recreate real communities.

This inspiring book clearly describes how we can live fruitfully and sustainably and is essential reading for anyone wishing to reduce their environmental impact.

"...a new era requires hard-headed and creative thinking, and you'll find plenty of that in these pages."
—Jonathon Porritt

About the author:

Patrick Whitefield, NDA, is a permaculture teacher, designer, consultant and writer.

He grew up on a smallholding in rural Somerset and qualified in agriculture at Shuttleworth College, Bedfordshire. He then acquired farming experience in Britain, the Middle East, and Africa.

He has expertise in many diverse areas. These include organic gardening, practical nature conservation and country crafts such as thatching and tipi making. He was also involved in green politics for a number of years as a prominent member of the Ecology Party.

Patrick has found that his mixed experiences have led him to the logical conclusion of permaculture and are directly relevant to his present work. He is a permaculture teacher and writer who inspires respect, affection and a good measure of action wherever he imparts his considerable knowledge.