URBAN PERMACULTURE GARDENING IS IMPORTANT!
THREE CORE ETICS OF PERMACULTURE
Check it out, here’s the lowdown on the three big rules of Permaculture:
EARTH CARE: This one’s all about showing love to our planet. Mother Earth takes care of all of us—from tiny bugs to humans—so we’ve gotta keep her healthy and happy. Taking care of the Earth means protecting it and making sure it stays awesome for everyone.
PEOPLE CARE: This one’s about looking out for each other. Everyone deserves kindness, respect, and the basics to live well—like food, a safe place to stay, and love. Think of it like making the world one big, caring family.
FAIR SHARE: Last but not least, sharing is caring! Everyone should have enough of life’s essentials, like clean water and fresh air. But we’ve got to be smart about it—use what we need and save some for the next generations to enjoy too.
when you put these three ethics together, you've got the blueprint for a world that's sustainable, fair, and full of love. Let's make it happen!
12 PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES
1. Observe and Interact: Watch closely and get involved! Before making changes, check out how things work in nature. By understanding what’s going on, we can make smart choices that fit right in with the environment.
2. Catch and Store Energy: Save up some energy for a rainy day! Use things like sunlight, wind, and water wisely, and stash them away for later. That way, we can keep things running smoothly without using up all our resources.
3. Obtain a Yield: Make stuff happen and get results! Design systems that give back, like growing food or making energy. This helps keep nature happy and gives us what we need to thrive.
4. Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback: Keep things balanced and listen to what nature tells us. By building systems that can take care of themselves and learning from our mistakes, we can keep things on track without always jumping in.
5. Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services: Be besties with nature! Use things like sunshine and wind power instead of stuff that runs out. By working with nature, we can keep things going strong for the long haul.
6. Produce No Waste: Be a recycling superhero! Create systems where everything gets used, nothing gets wasted. By reusing stuff and cutting down on trash, we can keep the planet clean and green.
7. Design from Patterns to Details: Look at the big picture first! See how nature does things and then work out the details. By following nature’s lead, we can make designs that fit right in.
8. Integrate Rather than Segregate: Mix it up and make friends with different elements! By bringing things together, like plants and animals, we can make systems that work together like a dream team.
9. Use Small and Slow Solutions: Take it easy and start small! Instead of big, fast changes, go for small steps that let us learn as we go. Slow and steady wins the race!
10. Use and Value Diversity: Celebrate differences and make room for everyone! By welcoming all kinds of plants, animals, and people, we can make systems that are strong and adaptable.
11. Use Edges and Value the Marginal: Explore the edges and find hidden gems! Look where different things meet, like land and water, for cool surprises and new opportunities.
12. Creatively Use and Respond to Change: Roll with the punches and get creative! Change is a part of life, so let’s adapt and make the most of it. By staying flexible, we can keep things awesome no matter what comes our way!
