permaculture
noun
per·ma·cul·ture
ˈpər-mə-ˌkəl-chər 
: an agricultural system or method that seeks to integrate human activity with natural surroundings so as to create highly efficient self-sustaining ecosystems
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Finding the right plants for your permaculture garden takes trial and error, and building rich and healthy soil takes time, too.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Since opening last July, visitors have been making the 90-minute drive from Manila to meander through the permaculture gardens, picnic on the vast lawns, go boating or horseback riding, birdwatch, take yoga classes, or, naturally, participate in the workshops on bamboo farming.
—Cynthia Rosenfeld, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Rose, author of The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-Sustaining Garden Ecosystem, which introduces readers to basic backyard permaculture concepts in an easy-to-follow way.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Since opening last July, visitors have been making the 90-minute drive from Manila to meander through the permaculture gardens, picnic on the vast lawns, go boating or horseback riding, birdwatch, take yoga classes, or, naturally, participate in the workshops on bamboo farming.
—Cynthia Rosenfeld, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Rose, author of The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-Sustaining Garden Ecosystem, which introduces readers to basic backyard permaculture concepts in an easy-to-follow way.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Permaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permaculture. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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