David Holmgren
David is best known as the co-originator with Bill Mollison of the permaculture concept following the publication of Permaculture One in 1978. Within the growing and international permaculture movement, David is respected for his commitment to presenting permaculture ideas through practical projects and teaching by personal example, that a sustainable lifestyle is a realistic, attractive and powerful alternative to dependent consumerism.
As well as constant involvement in the practical side of permaculture, David is passionate about the philosophical and conceptual foundations for sustainability, which he explored in Future Scenarios: How Communities Can Adapt to Peak Oil and Climate Change (2009), and Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability (2003/2017) and his most recent book RetroSuburbia (2018). With an increasingly high profile as a public speaker, David Holmgren provides leadership with his refreshing and unorthodox approach to the environmental issues of our time.
David lives with his partner Su Dennett at “Melliodora“, a one-hectare permaculture demonstration site at Hepburn Springs, Central Victoria, Australia. Visit his web site at holmgren.com.au.
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RetroSuburbia: the downshifter’s guide to a resilient future
- AUD $ 55.25
- This 592 page manual shows how Australians can downshift and retrofit their homes, gardens, communities and, above all, themselves to be more self-organised, sustainable and resilient into an uncertain future. It promises a challenging but exciting mix of satisfying work, a more meaningful way of living and hope for the next generation. RetroSuburbia is divided into three main sections: the…
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Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability – Revised
- AUD $ 28.80
- Holmgren's seminal work, drawing together and integrating 25 years of thinking and teaching to show a whole new way of understanding and action behind a simple set of design principles. Essential reading for permaculture designers and accessible to a wide range of critical thinkers. An updated version is available as an eBook. This 2017 revised edition is more accessible than the original, with…
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Our Street (retrosuburbia for kids)
- AUD $ 15.60
- Our Street is a fully illustrated story book for upper primary school age children. It explores how suburban life changes between the 1950s and 2020s, and provides a positive vision of the future. It is a useful tool for parents and educators to help inspire children with positive solutions for sustainable and resilient living, whilst reflecting on Australian history. Join…
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Essence of Permaculture booklet – Revised and Expanded (2020)
- AUD $ 3.00
- A short summary of the permaculture concept and principles extracted from Permaculture Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren. This 2020 revised edition has minor updates to reflect changes in society over the 15 years since it was originally published as well as further clarification of some of the principles.
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Permaculture Pioneers: stories from the new frontier
- AUD $ 13.75
- Arguably permaculture is one of Australia’s greatest intellectual exports, having helped people worldwide to design ecologically sustainable strategies for their homes, gardens, farms and communities. Permaculture Pioneers explores social and inner change for sustainability, charting a history of the first three decades of permaculture, through the personal stories of Australian permaculturists. From permaculture co-originator David Holmgren, to ABC Gardening Australia…
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Melliodora: A case study in cool climate permaculture
- AUD $ 15.00
- Showcasing David Holmgren and Su Dennett's cool climate permaculture design over the first 20 years of it's development. 'Melliodora' is one of Australia's leading demonstration sites, particularly relevant to people on both small rural properties and larger town blocks. Available here on CD with fold out colour poster and as a download from permacultureprinciples.com
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Permaculture Ethics & Principles Fridge Magnets
- AUD $ 15.75
- Reinforce the permaculture ethics and design principles into your daily life using these magnets which show the icon on one side, and the name and proverb on the reverse.
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Permaculture Ethics & Design Principles DVD
- AUD $ 12.00
- In this presentation, David Holmgren explains permaculture ethics and design principles as thinking tools for creatively responding to the energy descent future on a limited planet. For those just getting involved in the practice of permaculture, this presentation gives you an inspiring overview of permaculture ethics and design principles that can be applied to every aspect of life.
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The Flywire House: A case study in design against bushfire
- AUD $ 10.80
- Originally published in 1991, this classic book has been reprinted and is still compatible with latest understandings, providing a unique case study approach. A new foreword reviews the material in the context of the devastating 2009 'Black Saturday' bushfires in Victoria, Australia. Available as a download from permacultureprinciples.com
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Collected Writings & Presentations: David Holmgren 1978-2006 on CD
- AUD $ 13.20
- The definitive collection of permaculture related magazine articles, conference papers, public lectures, book reviews, presentations and other work by David Holmgren from 1978 up until 2006. Available as an eBook on CD. Available as a download from permacultureprinciples.com.
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Relocalisation: How peak oil can lead to permaculture – DVD
- AUD $ 12.00
- In this presentation David Holmgren explains permaculture as a design system to relocalise our economies and communities in the face of the twin threats of Peak Oil and Climate Change.
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