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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.
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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
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