My Permaculture Bible

Global warming, generalized pollution, depletion of resources… industrial agriculture contributes to the great ills of our century. With permaculture, an agricultural system based on the diversity of crops and their natural productivity, you can help change the situation. Based on a real ethic of sustainable development and easy to implement, it can help us change our way of life thanks to minimal – but nevertheless radical – actions. In this bible: The history and foundations of permaculture: the birth of the movement, the 12 principles of permaculture design, alternative agricultural movements, etc. The technical bases for a successful permaculture garden: the texture of the soil, the roles of mulching, the different types of compost, etc. Ecological tips for maintaining fertility: wood ash, plant manure, manure, green manures, etc. All the specific characteristics of vegetables and fruits: garlic, chard, fig, hazelnut... their needs in fertilizing elements, heat, water, etc. It's time to change our habits!
Blaise Leclerc has been a doctor in agronomy and a gardener for nearly 40 years. He created Orgaterre, a design office specializing in the relationship between agriculture and the environment. He is also an expert in organic fertilization for the ITAB (Technical Institute of Organic Agriculture). He organizes practical courses in his vegetable garden as well as conferences on domestic composting and organic gardening. He is the author of numerous books on organic gardening, including Le Grand Livre de la permaculture published by Leduc.s.