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# Think Like An Ecosystem: An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science and Landscape Design

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Review: An Essential Guide for the Aspiring Permaculturist - As someone just starting to explore the principles of permaculture, I found "Think Like An Ecosystem" to be an absolute treasure. This book does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts like water management and soil science into digestible, easy-to-understand sections. The author's passion for the subject shines through, and I appreciated how the interconnectedness of all the topics was consistently emphasized. It's not just a collection of facts; it's a genuine shift in perspective. ​The chapters on building healthy soil and creating efficient water systems were especially insightful, giving me clear, actionable steps I could apply to my own garden. It's exactly the kind of practical, no-fluff guide a beginner needs to get started without feeling overwhelmed. ​My only minor critique is that while the book is an excellent introduction, I would have loved to see a few more advanced, detailed projects or case studies for those who might be moving beyond the basics. For instance, a step-by-step example of a full-scale food forest design would have been a great addition for future editions. ​Overall, this is a five-star read and a must-have for anyone looking to start their journey into permaculture or simply wanting to gain a deeper understanding of how their own small ecosystem works. Highly recommended!
Review: Rev up your garden! Excellent, concise review of Permaculture principles - I studied permaculture over a decade ago (received a Permaculture Design Certificate) and I felt that "Think Like an Ecosystem" was a review of the course, and then some. There are hundreds of tips throughout this extremely well-organised book. If you only applied a handful of the tips, you would be saving yourself time, money and overall efficiency. Note that it is very expensive for self-published books to print colour photos, so to keep the cost of this book economical, the photos, drawings and images are in black or greyscale. It isn't often that you come across a gardening book with so many considerations, many of which help you to plan ahead for the future of your garden. As the title implies, water systems, soil, and land considerations are all covered. This is a low-fluff book. It gets to the details and relies on numerous bullet points to help keep all the ideas more readily accessible, which is handy if you are just scanning for ideas. I have owned many garden books...and have actually gotten rid of most of them because much of the content is just pretty pictures and a few tips. This book is about getting you started as easily as possible with designing your garden to use resources efficiently as well as maximise productivity. Recommended!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B09RFVF5XP |
| Best Sellers Rank | 360,586 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 36 in Gardening Soil Science 46 in Garden Water Features & Ponds 63 in Horticulture |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (296) |
| Dimensions  | 12.7 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm |
| ISBN-13  | 979-8985595604 |
| Item weight  | 231 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 198 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Jan. 2022 |
| Publisher  | Ecological Food Forest |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential Guide for the Aspiring Permaculturist
*by M***S on 7 September 2025*

As someone just starting to explore the principles of permaculture, I found "Think Like An Ecosystem" to be an absolute treasure. This book does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts like water management and soil science into digestible, easy-to-understand sections. The author's passion for the subject shines through, and I appreciated how the interconnectedness of all the topics was consistently emphasized. It's not just a collection of facts; it's a genuine shift in perspective. ​The chapters on building healthy soil and creating efficient water systems were especially insightful, giving me clear, actionable steps I could apply to my own garden. It's exactly the kind of practical, no-fluff guide a beginner needs to get started without feeling overwhelmed. ​My only minor critique is that while the book is an excellent introduction, I would have loved to see a few more advanced, detailed projects or case studies for those who might be moving beyond the basics. For instance, a step-by-step example of a full-scale food forest design would have been a great addition for future editions. ​Overall, this is a five-star read and a must-have for anyone looking to start their journey into permaculture or simply wanting to gain a deeper understanding of how their own small ecosystem works. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rev up your garden! Excellent, concise review of Permaculture principles
*by M***D on 24 February 2022*

I studied permaculture over a decade ago (received a Permaculture Design Certificate) and I felt that "Think Like an Ecosystem" was a review of the course, and then some. There are hundreds of tips throughout this extremely well-organised book. If you only applied a handful of the tips, you would be saving yourself time, money and overall efficiency. Note that it is very expensive for self-published books to print colour photos, so to keep the cost of this book economical, the photos, drawings and images are in black or greyscale. It isn't often that you come across a gardening book with so many considerations, many of which help you to plan ahead for the future of your garden. As the title implies, water systems, soil, and land considerations are all covered. This is a low-fluff book. It gets to the details and relies on numerous bullet points to help keep all the ideas more readily accessible, which is handy if you are just scanning for ideas. I have owned many garden books...and have actually gotten rid of most of them because much of the content is just pretty pictures and a few tips. This book is about getting you started as easily as possible with designing your garden to use resources efficiently as well as maximise productivity. Recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Think Like An Ecosystem: An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science a
*by A***E on 17 May 2024*

Great value for money, as described. easy to read and packed with very useful information. well worth the purchase.

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