Ecological living · Permaculture
Work with nature.
Grow for the future.
Permaculture designs productive, sustainable systems by learning from the relationships and patterns of natural ecosystems.
Permanent agriculture. Permanent culture.
A way of seeing.
A way of living.
Bill Mollison and David Holmgren coined the term in 1978. Its original focus on permanent agriculture grew to include permanent culture: the social relationships needed for a truly sustainable way of life.
Rather than treating a garden, a building or a water system in isolation, permaculture looks at how they can support each other. Careful observation comes before intervention.
At Ánanda Suruci
Many elements.
One connected place.
Our orchards, vegetable gardens and water systems offer practical ways to explore this approach.
Explore the organic farmObserve the land
Notice the seasonal needs of crops, trees and the people caring for them.
Connect the systems
Rainwater collection, gray-water filtration and ponds are part of our ecological landscape.
Value living diversity
A variety of fruit trees, herbs and vegetables creates a productive farm with many roles.
Learn by taking part
Ideas become clearer
with a little soil.
Volunteering is a practical way to learn about composting, mulching, planting and seasonal farm work.
Discover volunteering at Suruci