Permaculture: Planting the seeds of radical regeneration

by Maya Blackwell

Permaculture needs all of us, and all of us need permaculture. Permaculture is a way of farming, gardening, or managing land for sustainable food that emphasizes a reciprocal relationship with nature. It’s also a way of living that has countless benefits for both individual and collective well-being and is an essential tool in the fight of our tackling the climate crisis. Incorporating such concepts and practices as rewilding and community resilience, permaculture is an approach with core principles that center collectivism and stewardship. From these principles, we can take key lessons about how we interact with nature and with others in all areas of life. Exploring the history of permaculture, how it exists today, and combining practical prompts with personal stories, this book is written with expertise, yet is accessible and enjoyable for beginners and the experienced alike. Whether you’re completely new to permaculture, or you’re someone with experience who wants to reconnect and learn more about its history and principles, this book will contain valuable lessons for growth far beyond the garden.

272 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2024

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can tell this book was written by a poet, in all the best ways. I loved it. Here are a few favorite quotes:

"Permaculture isn’t simply about land management. It is also concerned with shifting our view of the world from a capitalist, consumerist framework; it is a way of looking at any area of our lives with compassion, community, and creativity at the core. It is an invitation to shift perspective,to cock our heads and try looking from a different angle."

"Permaculture not only resists the structures that harm us environmentally, but can also work on rewilding our internal landscapes, which feel deserted."

"The blade that separates our mental health and well-being from the environment it exists within is forged from the same metal that severed human beings from nature. The wound will have different shapes and sizes for all of us, but it is bleeding all the same. "