Permaculture

Gardening & Environment Education & Reference Science & Nature

Permaculture by Bill Mollison lays out the visionary framework that sparked a global shift toward sustainable living and regenerative land care. This 1990 first-edition hardcover from Island Press distills the Australian ecologist’s landmark ideas on working with nature to create self-sustaining food, water, and energy systems.

Nearly 580 illustrated pages guide readers through practical strategies for edible landscaping, water harvesting, and soil building that remain cutting-edge today. Generous line drawings clarify every concept, making the book both reference and field manual for gardeners, homesteaders, and design professionals alike.

This vintage copy arrives with a warm personal inscription on the front endpaper, adding unique provenance to an already collectible title. While the jacket shows light shelf scuffs and a previous owner’s name is penned inside, the binding is tight and pages are un-torn and un-dog-eared—ready for years of inspiration on a smoke-free shelf.

An enduring classic for anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture, ecological design, or simply growing more food with less effort, this copy of Permaculture offers time-tested wisdom in a durable package that invites frequent consultation.