Permaculture made easy! Discover how you can create a sustainable garden in just 9 simple steps... Gardening remains one of the most prominent trends in the world right now, existing in many forms, shapes, and even sizes - ranging from something as simple as a lawn to purpose-built kitchen gardens, orchards, and more. However, in all these versions, there is one element that hardly gets addressed: sustainability. Conventional gardening practices - for something as simple as planting herbs or growing vegetables - might be green but are not truly eco-friendly. Excess water consumption and waste, soil degradation, and chemical pollutants all create a combined effect that hurts the environment that you live in. And this is where permaculture comes into play. Developed in the 1970s, permaculture is what you'd call a holistic practice, aimed at not only providing food security to individuals and communities but also restoring nature as a whole. Permaculture is all about imitating nature to develop a sustainable ecosystem that gives back to nature more than it takes away, all without using any damaging gardening or farming practices. In short, it's a truly green practice in every sense. Thankfully, it doesn't take much to start your own sustainable permaculture garden - no matter your skill level. And it all starts with observing nature around you... In this beginner-friendly permaculture handbook, you will discover: A hands-on approach to start permaculture gardening in just 9 steps - find out how to make sustainability a key part of your lifestyle The 12 core design principles of permaculture philosophy, demystified How to survey your backyard and smartly plan your garden Imitating nature for success - maximize your yield and gardening efficiency by using the 7-layer concept of permaculture design to plant trees, shrubs, herbs, and more Mastering the elements, naturally - make water management and conservation your top priority while improving the quality of your backyard's soil Leveling up to a biodiverse ecosystem - blend your permaculture practice with nature by inviting beneficial animals, birds, and insects How to take care of your garden using simple management techniques, zero-waste practices, and natural pest management And much more. Because permaculture brings a comforting layer of food security, it can provide you and your family with fresh and 100% natural produce. And the more you mimic the harmony and efficiency of nature, the better your yield wi