Creating good habits= ultimate lifestyle

Permaculture is a way of life that incorporates sustainable and ecological principles into our daily practices. It focuses on working with nature, rather than against it, to create a more harmonious environment for both humans and the planet.

While permaculture may seem daunting at first, there are several simple habits you can start implementing today to begin living more sustainably and in alignment with permaculture principles. These habits are easy to adopt no matter where you live, whether it’s in a bustling city or a rural farm.

So without further ado, here are three easy permaculture habits you can start practicing today.

1. Grow Your Own Food

Growing your food may seem like you need more space than you have. However, you can start small and grow herbs or vegetables in containers on your balcony or even indoors. By growing your own food, you are reducing the carbon footprint of your food consumption and supporting local biodiversity. Plus, there is something incredibly satisfying about eating food that you have grown yourself! If you are a fan of Mushrooms, try growing your own! They can be grown indoors and require little space. If you love homemade bread? Try sourdough bread, it’s a living organism that you can build a symbiotic relationship with. learning how to Identify needs, manage resources, and give back to the relationship. You could slowly expand your growing efforts and eventually grow enough food to sustain yourself and even share with others in your community.

2. Compost Your Waste

Composting is a simple yet powerful way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants. This will encourage you to give back to the earth, with great returns as a result, hence why giving back to the earth is one of the core values of Permaculture. It’s an easy habit that can be started no matter where you live. The key is finding the right technique for you. I will explain three potential techniques with the pros and cons for each of them. Option A: The classic compost bin; Now this has been improved or adapted to fulfill certain needs and desires but the principle is the same. You take a container, put the mixture of brown and green material then when it’s full, you let it sit for several months, perhaps mixing it up now and then. It would be ready to give to your plants if you see no, to little uncomposted material and does not smell at all. The best part about this method is that it’s easy to get into to learn the skills to make good compost, the downside is the time needed to actually transform into good compost is longer than other techniques may take. Option B: Vermicompost; Here is a twist of option prior, where you add little workers to help speed up the decomposition process. The workers that I am talking about are Red wiggler worms, these little critters are so productive! While you can feed them your kitchen scraps they will work throughout the night to make the most prized compost. Now they prefer a constant temperature, for their health and well-being. This is a good choice for an inside composting system, but make sure your compost keeps at a normal temperature.

3. Giving Away What You Don’t Need

Embracing the principle of giving away what you don’t need is a fundamental permaculture habit. This habit stems from recognizing that surplus resources can serve a greater purpose beyond individual possession and can contribute to a sustainable community. The value in rehoming items you no longer use, or sharing excess homegrown produce, lies not only in reducing waste but also in fostering a sense of community, interdependence and mutual aid. This can be as simple as donating unused items to charity, sharing your bounty with neighbors, or organizing a tool-sharing scheme within your community. This habit encourages a mindset shift towards a more communal and resourceful way of living, resonating with the core permaculture principle of caring for the earth and for people.

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