Permaculture: A List of Benefits

Learning about Permaculture, and then trying some simple things for my urban scenario these last five years has made me feel gloriously more connected to my everyday life. I could go on and on about each of these items I have felt a difference in: more connected to natural cycles, connected to my ecosystem, to many kinds of traditional knowledge, to myself, to local farmers and local businesses, and of course, to the optimistic and ingenious folks around here! "Connection" has overall been the main theme of my explorations into Permaculture so far, and I am so grateful that I found its trail.

I wanted to get a list started of the many ways that embracing Permaculture, at any scale, in any place, can fill a void--connect the dots--bring out the best in a situation--because I can't be the only one who feels so much more goodness in life from taking this path.

From my viewpoint, living in Permaculture can provide:

connection

knowledge

hope

friends

beauty

personal growth

financial savings

peace

gifts to share

mindset shifts

joy

I just wish I could give everyone in the world Permaculture somehow!

Then there is connection and connection with permaculture-minded people, even more enriching!

I love how if you get things right nature does all the hard work for you! I'm planning on letting Angelica (plant) dig and clear some of my new garden beds next year

To me the biggest benefit of permaculture is a persons health.

Growing good food

Growing medicinal herbs

Growing mushrooms

Growing Organic or better food

Growing healthy animals to provide food

Building soil instead of using it up

Using the earths resources rather than sending them to a land fill