
We are passionate about permaculture!
Permaculture is a creative design process based on whole-systems thinking that uses ethics and design principles. It guides us to mimic the patterns and relationships we can find in nature and can be applied to all aspects of human habitation, from agriculture to ecological building, from appropriate technology to education and even economics.
By adopting the ethics and applying these principles in our daily life we can make the transition from being dependent consumers to becoming responsible producers. This journey builds skills and resilience at home and in our local communities that will help us prepare for an uncertain future with less available energy.
The techniques and strategies used to apply these principles vary widely depending on the location, climatic conditions and resources that are available. The methods may differ, but the foundations to this wholistic approach remain constant. By learning these principles you can acquire valuable thinking tools that help you become more resilient in an era of change.
The HP Source Principles and Pathways are inspired by Peramculture as is our Design Process, which helps us to ask the right questions and create sustainble designs for our projects.
Have a look at our completed designs for Brudenell Primary and LS14 Trust Roof Garden to give you an idea of the sort of things we create.
Permaculture is a creative design process based on whole-systems thinking that uses ethics and design principles. It guides us to mimic the patterns and relationships we can find in nature and can be applied to all aspects of human habitation, from agriculture to ecological building, from appropriate technology to education and even economics.
By adopting the ethics and applying these principles in our daily life we can make the transition from being dependent consumers to becoming responsible producers. This journey builds skills and resilience at home and in our local communities that will help us prepare for an uncertain future with less available energy.
The techniques and strategies used to apply these principles vary widely depending on the location, climatic conditions and resources that are available. The methods may differ, but the foundations to this wholistic approach remain constant. By learning these principles you can acquire valuable thinking tools that help you become more resilient in an era of change.
The HP Source Principles and Pathways are inspired by Peramculture as is our Design Process, which helps us to ask the right questions and create sustainble designs for our projects.
Have a look at our completed designs for Brudenell Primary and LS14 Trust Roof Garden to give you an idea of the sort of things we create.
For a broader understanding of how we apply Permaculture Principles to our work you can have a look at this photobook and watch this video.
Leeds Permaculture Network run monthly social events where they invite local groups to share what they do. They also run courses including short introduction courses and full Permaculture Design Courses. There is also a Diploma in Applied Permaculture open to people who complete these courses. |
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Here's some of our thoughts on permaculture and mental health |