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Re: permaculture and forest gardening
Permaculture and Forest Gardening are not necessarily the same thing, Forest Gardening only follows some of the rules and ideas of Permaculture,
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The Earth Care Manual by Patrick Whitefield is probably the most comprehensive book on Permaculture in the UK, but there are several books by Graham Burnett that are worth a look. As previously posted, check out the Green Shopping Guide for a full range of Permaculture Books.
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Anybody know of any permaculture courses in or around Essex, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire? I've just finished a Horticulture course and now I want to take it in a slightly different direction.
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have a look in the back of permaculture magazine or maybe go to the permaculture association website.ellie-in-wellies wrote:Anybody know of any permaculture courses in or around Essex, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire? I've just finished a Horticulture course and now I want to take it in a slightly different direction.
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Just a quick note: looks like a DVD is coming out...
Perennial Vegetable Gardening with Eric Toensmeier (DVD)
http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/i ... er_dvd:dvd
Perennial Vegetable Gardening with Eric Toensmeier (DVD)
http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/i ... er_dvd:dvd
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Nothing substitutes for hands on experience. Would recommend you sign up for helpX or wwoof volunteering and work on a permaculture project. There's a fantastic example near me (North Lincolnshire) who are part of the permaculture LAND project.
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Can't i just lounge on the sofa munching chicken nuggets and watching the DVD?marshlander wrote:Nothing substitutes for hands on experience. Would recommend you sign up for helpX or wwoof volunteering and work on a permaculture project. There's a fantastic example near me (North Lincolnshire) who are part of the permaculture LAND project.
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oh really, i don't get that as i bought a PDF of the book from the publishers.Mithril2 wrote:I'm currently reading 'How To Grow Perennial Vegetables: Low-Maintenance, Low-Impact Vegetable Gardening' by Martin Crawford. It's packed with information - so many differnt plants. My only compliant is the binding - could just be my copy, not sure.
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Reading on Amazon it's a major problem with the book.
One lady notes that the publisher did replace the book for free.
I have put it on my wish list for Christmas
One lady notes that the publisher did replace the book for free.
I have put it on my wish list for Christmas
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Glad I found this recommendation for Martin Crawford book as I'm dropping hints for some permaculture & forest gardening books for Christmas and I hadn't got that one on the list.
I'd also recommend Permaculture Magazine - I find it really inspires me!
Ellie-in-wellies I don't know if you're still following this thread but I've discovered that Transition Towns Downham Market are organising permaculture courses, based around Downham Market which is just into Norfolk but near Cambs border. If you google them or follow links from Transition Towns website you should find out more.
I'd also recommend Permaculture Magazine - I find it really inspires me!
Ellie-in-wellies I don't know if you're still following this thread but I've discovered that Transition Towns Downham Market are organising permaculture courses, based around Downham Market which is just into Norfolk but near Cambs border. If you google them or follow links from Transition Towns website you should find out more.