"Matt Powers has focused his permaculture energy and enthusiasm on a critical audience, the children of the world, with the permaculture message that there are positive solutions to the world’s problems and we can all engage in a meaningful life with an abundant future. This crucial commendable work which has been developed exceptionally well should be whole-heartedly supported.” — GEOFF LAWTON, GEOFFLAWTONONLINE.COM
Get a thorough & professional introduction to Permaculture Design in only a few sittings reading The Permaculture Student 1 set. Following the directions and guides, you can start your own permaculture oasis - no matter your climate or growing situation.
"Matt Powers’ work presents the essence of permaculture design in creative and engaging ways for young people. It is a valuable contribution towards a kinder, wiser and more ecologically balanced future for all our children. Bravo!” — MADDY HARLAND, EDITOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF PERMACULTURE MAGAZINE WWW.PERMCULTURE.CO.UK
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The Permaculture Student 1 textbook and workbook set condenses the certification requirements of a standard Permaculture Design Certification course into a reference manual and guided design workbook that costs a fraction of an in-person or online permaculture design certification course.
"Matt Powers' book draws heavily upon Bill Mollison's Manual and as such, the curriculum is reliable and comprehensive... It takes students on a journey of earth repair which is a meaningful mission for the young generation who need this knowledge, these skills, and hope."
-Rosemary 'Rowe' Morrow, Earth User's Guide to Teaching Permaculture
"I am awed by the concept and delivery. Truly a book for the times."
-Mike Oehler, The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book
"Books such as this pave the road that leads us in the direction of a brighter, more conscious, and more promising future."
- Christina Mavaro, teacher/reviewer, Permaculture Magazine NA