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permaculture — (n.) by 1978, from permanent + agriculture or culture … Etymology dictionary
permaculture — /pûrˈmə kul chə/ noun A system of self sustaining natural agriculture, requiring generous mulching, no artificial fertilizers, use of natural resources, and only minimal weeding ORIGIN: permanent agriculture … Useful english dictionary
Permaculture — The word permaculture, coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren during the 1970s, is a portmanteau of permanent agriculture as well as permanent culture. Through a series of publications, Mollison, Holmgren and their associates… … Wikipedia
Permaculture — Le Mandala de la permaculture résume les principes de la permaculture. La permaculture est une science systémique qui a pour but la conception, la planification et la réalisation de sociétés humaines écologiquement soutenables, socialement… … Wikipédia en Français
permaculture — /ˈpɜməkʌltʃə/ (say permuhkulchuh) noun 1. a system, usually applied to farming, housing, infrastructure, etc., the elements of which are economically viable and environmentally sound, thus making the whole system sustainable in the long term.… …
Permaculture College Australia — Established 2004 Type Accredited Permaculture Training Institute Location Nimbin, New So … Wikipedia
permaculture — noun Etymology: 1permanent + agriculture Date: 1978 an agricultural system or method that seeks to integrate human activity with natural surroundings so as to create highly efficient self sustaining ecosystems … New Collegiate Dictionary
permaculture — per·ma·cul·ture (pûrʹmə kŭl chər) n. A system of perennial agriculture emphasizing the use of renewable natural resources and the enrichment of local ecosystems. [permanent + agriculture.] per ma·culʹtur·ist or per ma·culʹtur·al·ist n. * * * … Universalium
permaculture — n. development of agricultural ecological system as to be capable of being sustained and independent … English contemporary dictionary
permaculture — noun the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self sufficient. Origin 1970s: blend of permanent and agriculture … English new terms dictionary
