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Operations | Philosophy: Permaculture

Permaculture is a design philosophy and system for creating sustainable human environments by mimicking the patterns and relationships found in nature. The term combines “permanent” and “agriculture” (and later, “culture”) and was coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s.

Core Ideas

  • Design with nature rather than against it. "Do as nature does"

  • Work smarter, not harder by observing natural systems

  • Create regenerative systems that produce more energy than they consume

Key Principles

  1. Care for the Earth – regenerate soils, forests, and water systems

  2. Care for People – ensure access to resources for a good quality of life

  3. Fair Share – limit consumption and redistribute surplus

Practical Applications

  • Food forests – layered planting mimicking forest ecosystems

  • Rainwater harvesting

  • Composting and soil building

  • Natural building techniques

  • Polyculture and companion planting instead of monoculture

Example

Instead of using pesticides, a permaculture garden might attract beneficial insects through companion planting. A chicken coop might be placed near a garden to naturally fertilize the soil.

It’s more than just gardening — it's about sustainable living, community resilience, and ecological design across all aspects of life.

Videos

  1. Japan’s Most Wanted Farmer Grows Food For the World’s Best Restaurants
  2. How to Integrate fruits and vegetable Farming

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