Creating Your Permaculture Heaven: How to design and create your own backyard food forest Contributor(s): Needham, Nydia (Author)

2020 was one of the hottest years ever recorded. Temperatures are on the rise at a fast pace, putting the future of our planet at risk. Do you want to do your bit to help? According to the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research, Modern agriculture is one of the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide; combined with forestry, it's responsible for up to a third of all emissions. And the cracks are starting to show; the storms are more frequent and destructive and the weather more unpredictable than you remember it as a kid. You know we need to act fast and work together to tackle this. You've cut down your use of plastic and meat consumption. But you want to do more. Whether you're an apartment dweller or the proud owner of a large piece of land, permaculture principles can help you get the best out of your garden. But it's also about helping to save the planet. Even if you're only able to grow your own tomatoes and strawberries this summer, you're cutting your carbon footprint - no transport, no logistics, no fertilizers or pesticides, just your own 100% organic fruit and vegetables. Learning about permaculture and incorporating it into your life will help you realize your dream of living a sustainable life and doing that extra bit to help the future of the planet. In 'Creating your Permaculture Heaven', you'll learn: -The main principles of permaculture;-How not to waste water;-How we can provide the soil with the nutrients it needs to grow all our delicious fruit & veg;-How to keep those pesty slugs away from your lovely green vegetables; -Which plants work well together and which don't;-How you can realize your dream of having your food forest And much more.....As a free bonus, there are some fun exercises for you at the end of each chapter to help you put what you have learned into practice! Permaculture doesn't need to be overwhelming. You can start as small as you like and you can move at a pace that suits you. Just deal in manageable chunks and you'll do just fine. Even if all you have done is tend to a few tomato plants on your window ledge, you can become an expert gardener; all it takes is a little time, patience, and practice. And remember, we have all made mistakes along the way. So if you want to be the proud owner of lots of home-grown fruit & vegetables and do your bit to help the planet at the same time, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!