Books for a Future
"Books for a Future" is a list of essential reads, initially compiled to inspire and support sustainable, regenerative practices. EuPN members can add their own recommendations or recommend books that resonate deeply with our shared vision for a resilient future. Explore this evolving resource for insights on permaculture, environmental activism, ecology, and beyond.
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Title | Author | Description | UK | US | Signed copy | Recommend | |
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Around the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates | by Stephen Barstow | An adventure into edible perennials from around the world, suited for temperate climates. | Link | ||||
Basics of Permaculture Design | by Ross Mars | An introduction to permaculture design principles for beginners and enthusiasts. | |||||
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature | by Janine M. Benys | A guide to innovation inspired by nature’s principles, focusing on sustainable design. | |||||
Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts | by Scott Serrano, by Allyson Levy | Focuses on growing fruits and nuts that thrive in colder climates, expanding food production options. | Link | ||||
Collective Power: Patterns for a Self-Organized Future | by Ted J. Rau | Explores patterns and practices for collective empowerment and self-organization. | |||||
Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects | by Joanna Macy, by Molly Young Brown | An essential resource for reconnecting with the work of ecological and personal healing. | |||||
Creating a Forest Garden | by Martin Crawford | A comprehensive guide to creating forest gardens in temperate climates. | |||||
Cultural Emergence: A Toolkit for Transforming Ourselves & the World | by Looby Macnamara | Explores how to create positive cultural change using permaculture principles to develop resilient communities. | Link | Link | |||
Designing Ecological Habitats: Creating a Sense of Place (4 Keys to Sustainable Communities) | by E. Christopher Mare, by Max O. Lindegger | A practical manual on designing habitats with ecological and community-oriented focus. | |||||
Digital Permaculture - design for personal digital sustainability | by Dominik Jais | Discover how permaculture ethics and principles can transcend garden gates and be applied to the digital world. "Digital Permaculture" explores the innovative fusion of ecological design with digital technologies, guiding you through a complete permaculture design process adapted for the digital age. | Link | ||||
Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature | by Starhawk | A spiritual and practical guide to aligning with nature’s rhythms and pathways. | |||||
Earth User's Guide to Permaculture | by Rosemary Morrow | Practical manual for applying permaculture principles in various environments, suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. | Link | ||||
Edible Forest Gardens: Book 1 & 2 | by Dave Jacke, by Eric Toensmeier | An extensive two-volume guide on creating edible forest gardens. | Link | ||||
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures | by Merlin Sheldrake | An exploration into the hidden world of fungi and their impact on ecosystems and human life. | |||||
Farming the Woods | by Steve Gabriel, by Ken Mudge | Explores the integration of forestry and farming, offering methods for growing food in wooded areas. | Link | ||||
Farming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinal Forests | by Ken Mudge, by Steve Gabriel | A permaculture approach to growing food and medicinal plants in forested environments. | |||||
Find Your Forest Garden | by Caroline Aitken, by Martin Crawford | A guide to exploring and discovering your own forest garden ecosystem. | |||||
Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden and Your Neighborhood into a Community | by Heather Flores | How to transform lawns into productive gardens and communities through sustainable practices. | |||||
Forest Gardening in Practice: An Illustrated Practical Guide for Homes, Communities & Smallholdings | by Tomas Remiarz | Illustrated guidance for establishing forest gardens at various scales. | |||||
From What Is to What If | by Rob Hopkins | A visionary look at how imagination and creativity can inspire community resilience and environmental action. | Link | ||||
Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture | by Toby Hemenway | Practical guidance on applying permaculture principles to home gardens, emphasizing sustainable and productive landscapes. | Link | ||||
Holistic Management: A New Framework for Decision Making | by Allan Savory, by Jody Butterfield | A decision-making framework based on holistic management for sustainable practices. | |||||
Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growers | by Stephen Leslie | A comprehensive guide to using horses in organic farming, including equipment, methods, and management. | Link | ||||
How to Grow Perennial Vegetables: Low-Maintenance, Low-Impact Vegetable Gardening | by Martin Crawford | A guide to growing perennial vegetables that are low-maintenance and environmentally friendly. | |||||
How to Grow Your Own Nuts: Choosing, Cultivating, and Harvesting Nuts in Your Garden | by Martin Crawford | A practical manual on selecting, growing, and harvesting a variety of nut trees and shrubs. | |||||
How to Make a Forest Garden | by Patrick Whitefield | Learn how to create a sustainable and productive forest garden for food and habitat. | |||||
How to Permaculture Your Life: Strategies, Skills, and Techniques for Transitioning to a Greener World | by Ross Mars | Strategies and techniques for adopting a permaculture lifestyle and transitioning to sustainability. | |||||
Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems | by Wayne Weiseman, by Daniel Halsey, by Bryce Ruddock | Detailed instructions on designing and managing polycultures and plant guilds within permaculture. | Link | ||||
Introduction to Permaculture | by Bill Mollison | An accessible introduction to permaculture principles and practices for beginners. | |||||
Paradise Lot | by Eric Toensmeier, by Jonathan Bates | Chronicles the creation of a permaculture-inspired urban garden on a small lot, demonstrating the potential of edible landscaping. | Link | ||||
People and Permaculture: Caring & Designing for Ourselves, Each Other & The Planet | by Looby Macnamara | Covers permaculture design principles focused on people, community, and the planet. | Link | ||||
Perennial Vegetables: From Artichoke to Taro, a Gardener’s Guide to Over 100 Delicious, Easy-to-Grow Edibles | by Eric Toensmeier | A gardener’s guide to growing over 100 types of perennial vegetables. | Link | ||||
Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide | by Aranya | Provides a structured approach to designing permaculture systems, with clear explanations and practical examples. | Link | ||||
Permaculture in a Nutshell | by Patrick Whitefield | A concise overview of permaculture principles and their applications. | |||||
Permaculture: A Beginner’s Guide | by Graham Burnett | An introductory guide to permaculture concepts and practices for beginners. | |||||
Permaculture: A Designers' Manual | by Bill Mollison | The definitive guide to permaculture design principles and applications. | |||||
Permaculture: Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability | by David Holmgren | A deep dive into permaculture principles and pathways for a sustainable future. | |||||
Polyface Designs | by Joel Salatin, by Chris Slattery | A practical guide to farm infrastructure design, focusing on sustainable, low-cost solutions. | Link | ||||
Rebuilding the Foodshed | by Philip Ackerman-Leist | Explores local food systems and strategies for strengthening regional food security. | Link | ||||
Self-Sufficient Gardening: A Practical Guide to Living Off the Land | by Ami Seymour | A practical guide to living off the land through self-sufficient gardening techniques. | |||||
Sepp Holzer's Permaculture | by Sepp Holzer | Insights into Sepp Holzer's unique approach to permaculture, emphasizing small-scale and integrative farming techniques. | Link | ||||
Small-Scale Grain Raising | by Gene Logsdon | Detailed instructions for growing, harvesting, and processing grains on a small scale, suitable for homesteaders and small farms. | Link | ||||
The Basics of Regenerative Agriculture | by Ross Mars | Introduction to regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health and increase biodiversity. | Link | ||||
The Biochar Handbook | by Kelpie Wilson | Guide to using biochar for soil improvement, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agriculture. | Link | ||||
The Buzz about Bees: Biology of a Superorganism | by Jürgen Tautz | An exploration of bee biology and the superorganism nature of bee colonies. | |||||
The Earth Care Manual | by Patrick Whitefield | An in-depth guide to permaculture practices with a focus on caring for the earth. | Link | ||||
The Ecological Farm: A Minimalist No-Spray, No-Till Companion to the Resilient Gardener | by Helen Allthowe | A guide to farming with minimal intervention, focusing on resilience and sustainability. | |||||
The Forest Garden Greenhouse | by Jerome Osentowski | Explores greenhouse design and operation within a permaculture framework, for year-round tropical crops in cold climates. | Link | ||||
The Holistic Orchard | by Michael Phillips | Comprehensive guide to growing tree fruits and berries the biological way, focusing on organic and holistic methods. | Link | ||||
The Home-Scale Forest Garden | by Dani Baker | Guide to creating a productive forest garden on a small scale, focusing on edible and perennial plants. | Link |