The Permaculture Promise

The rise of the permaculture movement is one of the brightest signs of hope on our distressed planet, and this book helps anyone understand why! -- Bill McKibben, author ofDeep Economy Jono Neiger shows us that permaculture is for far more than gardening by providing a to-do list for building community resilience in the face of climate change and other challenges. The Permaculture Promise offers hope for the garden, home, neighborhood, city, and beyond. -- Eric Toensmeier, award-winning author of Paradise Lot Practical, personal, and powerful! The Permaculture Promise offers a rich and engaging introduction guaranteed to inspire novices and remind experienced permaculture practitioners of why they began their journey into the ecological and ethical re-design of our lives and landscapes. -- John M. Gerber, professor of sustainable food and farming, University of Massachusetts Amherst Jono Neiger gives us hope for restoring health to ourselves, our communities, and the planet through straightforward lessons with steps anyone can follow. -- Claudia Joseph, Executive Director, New York Permaculture Exchange This masterful work describes the potential benefits of embracing permaculture elements within urban, rural, and community settings. A must-read for inspiration and practical knowledge to initiate change in our challenging times. -- Jude Hobbs, co-founder of the Permaculture Institute of North America The rise of the permaculture movement is one of the brightest signs of hope on our distressed planet, and this book helps anyone understand why! Bill McKibben, author ofDeep Economy Jono Neiger shows us that permaculture is for far more than gardening by providing a to-do list for building community resilience in the face of climate change and other challenges. The Permaculture Promise offers hope for the garden, home, neighborhood, city, and beyond. Eric Toensmeier, award-winning author of Paradise Lot Practical, personal, and powerful! The Permaculture Promise offers a rich and engaging introduction guaranteed to inspire novices and remind experienced permaculture practitioners of why they began their journey into the ecological and ethical re-design of our lives and landscapes. John M. Gerber, professor of sustainable food and farming, University of MassachusettsAmherst Jono Neiger gives us hope for restoring health to ourselves, our communities, and the planet through straightforward lessons with steps anyone can follow. Claudia Joseph, Executive Director, New York Permaculture Exchange This masterful work describes the potential benefits of embracing permaculture elements within urban, rural, and community settings. A must-read for inspiration and practical knowledge to initiate change in our challenging times. Jude Hobbs, co-founder of the Permaculture Institute of North America