Permaculture

Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture

Permaculture and regenerative agriculture are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Permaculture is a holistic design system that focuses on creating sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems, while regenerative agriculture is a farming method that aims to rebuild and regenerate the soil.

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture is a design system that uses ecological principles to create sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems. It is based on the idea that nature knows best and that we can work with nature to create a harmonious and sustainable environment.

Permaculture focuses on designing systems that are resilient, productive, and sustainable. It incorporates elements such as food forests, water harvesting, and natural building techniques to create a self-sufficient and sustainable environment.

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a farming method that focuses on improving the health of the soil. It involves practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage to rebuild and regenerate the soil.

Regenerative agriculture aims to create a system that is not only sustainable but also regenerative. It is based on the idea that agriculture can be used to improve the health of the soil, sequester carbon, and improve the overall health of the ecosystem.

Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture

Permaculture and regenerative agriculture are two approaches that work together to create a sustainable future for farming. Permaculture provides the design framework for regenerative agriculture, while regenerative agriculture provides practical application.

By combining these two approaches, we can create a sustainable and regenerative system that supports both the environment and the people who rely on it. With permaculture and regenerative agriculture, we can create a sustainable and self-sufficient future for farming.


We love this interview with Axe & Root Homestead

as she uses a lot of Permaculture Techniques to create perennial systems on her regenerative farm.

Permaculture & PDC courses

Free online Permaculture Course will help you grow your own food and design a home system that can thrive with nature… even if you don’t own your land or have a lot of money. Its 52 weeks of courses designed to help you slowly develop your own permaculture environment.

PermaResilience – Hours of information in Bret James MasterCourse. [REGISTER NOW - Free OnDemand Training] How to fast-tracking your permaculture life in as little as two weeks (without confusion or overwhelm) using the P3 Permaculture Method! (permaresilience.com)

Permaculture Visions – “Our permaculture course is  different from a TAFE qualification as it is closer to the original concepts and framework for develped for permaculture training.” Includes 20 topics. Into course: $225, Full Design Course: $620, Refresher PDC $450  Permaculture Design Course - PDC - Study Online - Permaculture Visions

Permaculture Education – “Courses are available online to work through on your own schedule. The course materials are accompanied by support and feedback from expert instructors, practical exercises, fieldwork, and media including graphics, photos, and videos.” There are a few course offerings ranging around $550 Internationally Recognized Permaculture Design Certificate (permacultureeducation.org)

Geoff Lawton - Geoff Lawton, world-renowned permaculture designer and teacher, offers a robust, 28-week course on the most important aspects of modern permaculture design. Based on the philosophies of Bill Mollison, this program touches on concepts and themes in design, understanding patterns, differences in terrain, and advanced strategies. $1497 Permaculture Design Course 2021 :: Discover Permaculture

Permaculture Course Online – “Design your home and life with a new vision of sustainability, from urban backyards to farms.
We will guide you through every step.” Intro is free but the class and certification are $890 Permaculture Course Online, PDC Online Course [Free Introduction]

Verge Permaculture – “Permaculture Design Certificate will teach you to do: observe and understand natural patterns and process, design and support sustainable, self-regenerating systems,  and intervene when something goes wrong.” $699 PDC Listing Page – Verge Permaculture