Permaculture Inspiration and Influences
This is a book list of the works that have been the most formative of my philosophy and approach to permaculture.
Books
A Pattern Language – Alexander et al
A deep resource for redesigning the world with architectural patterns that are proven to work.
The One Straw Revolution – Masanobu Fukuoka
Practical and spiritual guide to natural farming
Small is Beautiful , and Good Work – E. F. Schumacher
From one of the few economists who understands economics. Eternal concepts about good work, resource limits and the economics of happiness.
Zen and the Art of motorcycle maintenance – Robert Pirsig
Original philosophical journey on quality in work & life. I always come back to it.
Practical Solar Heating – McCartney & Ford
Concise guide to DIY solar heating from the 70s oil crisis.
The Earth Care Manual – Patrick Whitfield
Textbook for permaculture in temperate climates.
Organic Gardening – Charles Dowding
Clear instructions for no-dig gardening.
The Complete Guide to Self Sufficiency – John Seymour
Classic moral and practical guide to many aspects of sustainable farming and living
The Keyline Plan – P.A Yeomans
The original regenerative landscape design system from 1954. The foundational work that permaculture builds on.
Free pdf: https://soilandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/GoodBooks/The%20Keyline%20Plan.pdf
PERMACULTURE A Designers’ Manual – Bill Mollison.
The complete guide to permaculture design. This is an amazing book, massive scope, multi-disciplinary, beautifully illustrated, highly technical.
The Hand-Sculpted House – Evans – Smith – Smiley
A practical and philosophical guide to building a cob cottage. Very inspiring.