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17. Permaculture

Beginner

• What is permaculture?
• What is a closed-loop system?
• How can instituting permaculture practices be beneficial to your home garden?
• Research common permaculture methods, such as lasagna gardening, Hügelkultur, and rotational grazing.

Intermediate

• What do guilds in permaculture refer to? Why are they important?
• Where can you apply some of the ideas and techniques you've researched in your home garden or yard?
• Now that you've identified an area where you can institute some permaculture practices, develop a plan and go for it!
• How did it turn out? What did you learn in the process?

Expert

• Look to apply what you've learned about permaculture to a larger scale by researching the landscaping practices in your town or city. Is there a public space that could benefit from employing permaculture practices?
• If there is a public space you think would benefit from permaculture practices, get involved! Go to city council meetings and lobby for it to happen at the public space you've identified.
• If you're unable to identify a nearby public space that would benefit, do you have a neighbor you can share what you've learned with and help them set up some practices that would benefit their landscape?

April, 2024 Edition