permadug is a creature of opportunity, practicing the basic principles of permaculture through observation, using ambient energy & water, upcycling, reusing and recycling.
permadug was born in a backyard garden and promotes the philosophy that permaculture is a practice for everyday life.
Observe and Interact - Observation should always precede action. By taking time to absorb our surroundings and environment we can determine our most successful interactions.
Catch and Store - Typically resources aren't provided consistently in nature, so we need to capture them when in abundance.
Obtain a Yield - Reap the benefits of what you sow. The mental aspect of being rewarded for your efforts is equally important as fuel for future endeavors.
Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback - Make note of what works and what does not perform up to expectation.
Use and Value Renewable Resources - If we take time to look in unconventional places we can find the resources we need without creating more consumption.
Produce No Waste - Nothing goes to waste, everything has something to offer and a place it fits.
Design - Observing naturally occuring patterns can give us the most efficient designs for any purpose.
Integrate Rather than Segregate - Relationships which are beneficial to all involved only occur if there is an opportunity to interact. By weaving and crafting a symbiotic environment everthing involved is provided what is needed to flourish.
Use Small and Slow Solutions - Smaller is easier to manage and maintain with consistency. A slower approach is more aligned with natural processes.
Value and Use Diversity - Diversity reduces vulnerability. An ecosystem is most productive when all of its elements are present and living in harmony.
Value the Marginal - The segue, transition or space between things is one of the most unique and productive areas.
Creatively Respond to and Use Change - Understand what Principle #4's feedback tells us and implement that change for the benefit of all.