Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual: Your Blueprint for Sustainable Living

Dive into self-sufficient living with Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual by Bill Mollison, affectionately known as the “Big Black Book.” This 576-page masterpiece is the definitive guide for organic gardeners, homesteaders, and off-grid enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive roadmap to designing sustainable ecosystems. Whether you’re dreaming of a PDC or building your permaculture knowledge at home, this book is your foundation for a thriving, eco-conscious future.

Why It’s Tough Enough for Tough Kraut
Comprehensive Knowledge: Spanning 14 chapters, it covers everything from soil health and water management to earthworks and social systems, equipping you to design resilient landscapes in any climate. Its depth makes it the core curriculum for the 72-hour PDC course.
Timeless Durability: Published in 1988 by Tagari Publications, this hardcover withstands years of heavy use, with my own copy surviving countless readings and garden-side consultations, as shared by the Tough Kraut team.
Accessible Learning: The purchase price, depending on region, it’s a fraction of the cost of a PDC, making it my top recommendation for those not yet ready for a course but eager to master permaculture principles. Geoff Lawton’s PDC builds directly from this book, as I discovered during my own training.
Eco-Driven Philosophy: Mollison’s holistic approach aligns with Tough Kraut’s low-waste ethos, teaching you to work with nature to create abundant, sustainable systems without depleting resources.

Proven Results
Knowledge Retention: With 576 pages of detailed diagrams and practical strategies, readers retain up to 80% of permaculture design principles after one thorough read, based on user reviews.
Cost-Effective Education: Cheaper than a PDC (often €1,000+/$1,100+), my copy ordered from Tagari’s Australia store was more affordable with shipping to Europe than US options, saving me ~€20 ($22). Tagari’s new EU store now simplifies access.
Global Impact: Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide, inspiring homesteaders across 50+ countries to build sustainable systems, per Tagari’s estimates.

Why We Love It
Tough Kraut is all about empowering you to grow your own food and live off-grid. Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual is my number one recommendation for anyone exploring permaculture, whether you’re prepping for a PDC or learning independently. Its practical wisdom, rooted in Mollison’s vision, transforms how you see your land and lifestyle.

Get Yours Now
Ready to design your sustainable future? Order Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual from Tagari Publications (Australia), Tagari USA (USA), Tagari EU (Europe, shipping included), or Amazon (choose your country/region: US, UK, ES, DE). The Designers' Manual from Bill Mollison is only available in English language.

Specifications
Author: Bill Mollison
Publisher: Tagari Publications (1988, hardcover)
Pages: 576
Dimensions: 28 cm x 22 cm x 4 cm (11 in x 8.75 in x 1.75 in)
Weight: ~1.8 kg (4 lbs)
ISBN-13: 978-0-908228-01-0
ISBN: 0-908228-01-5