An integrated approach to designing sustainable ecosystems, focusing on agriculture, landscape, and community.

Ecosystems that maintain their health and productivity over time, supporting biodiversity and resilience.

Strategies to efficiently use and conserve water in gardening and farming to promote sustainability.

The condition of soil, encompassing its physical, chemical, and biological properties that support plant growth.

Groups of plants that work together to enhance growth and resilience, often through mutual benefits.

Core principles guiding permaculture, including Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share.

A permaculture principle that organizes space based on the frequency of use and energy needs.

Planting different crops in proximity for mutual benefits, such as pest control and improved growth.

The process of recycling organic matter into nutrient-rich soil amendments for gardens.

Collecting and storing rainwater for irrigation and other uses to promote water sustainability.

A small, localized climate that differs from the surrounding area, affecting plant growth.

Plants grown to improve soil health, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds during off-seasons.

Applying organic or inorganic materials on soil surfaces to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Analyzing soil samples to determine pH, nutrient levels, and overall health for better management.

Methods and technologies used to supply water to plants efficiently, minimizing waste.

The variety of life in a particular habitat, crucial for ecosystem stability and resilience.

Reusing wastewater from baths, sinks, and laundry for irrigation, promoting water conservation.

A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, reflecting resource consumption and waste.

An approach that applies ecological principles to agricultural systems for sustainability.

Methods that promote environmental health, economic viability, and social equity in gardening.

Plants that naturally occur in a region, supporting local wildlife and ecosystems.

Efforts to restore ecosystems to a stable, healthy state, enhancing biodiversity.

Chemically manufactured fertilizers that can harm soil health if overused.

Designing systems that are in harmony with ecological principles and natural processes.

The ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.