"Do you want to provide fresh produce for your family through backyard gardening? Do you wish to build an affordable, sustainable, regenerative, resilient, low-maintenance and abundant garden? Permaculture makes the most use of what nature provides for us by using specific designs strategies to maximize nature's gifts such as food, energy, and shelter. A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like a natural forest, grassland, or any other such ecosystem. Think like an ecosystem is a comprehensive 9-step guide to practicing and implementing permaculture (curated for beginners). Permaculture can often feel overwhelming, and while you may plan big for your backyard, you only need to start small--after all, it is an ever-evolving journey. Let nature be your guide to sustainable living." -- Provided by publisher.