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  • Permaculture Principles Comparison

    Almost every book or course on permaculture has a section on principles. They are not all the same. Here’s a summary and comparison of commonly used principles. The first set of principles that I see most commonly used are by  David Holmgren in his book  Permaculture: Principles and Pathways beyond Sustainability and other works. Observe and

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  • Organic Pest Control

    The first step is Prevention. It is far better to avoid pests than to combat them. How do we prevent pests and diseases? Keep plants healthy: Give them good soil, and the right amount of water (not too much or too little). Selects plants that are disease resistant and adapted to our climate: Plants have

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