Ross Mars (who sadly passed away November 2023) was a highly regarded permaculture teacher, designer and consultant. He authored bestselling books, Getting Started in Permaculture, The Basics of Permaculture Design and How to Permaculture Your Life and produced two videos on energy efficient housing design and renewable energy systems for power generation. Ross founded Candlelight Farm, a permaculture demonstration site and training centre in Western Australia. Over the past decade, he delivered dozens of basic, design, advanced and diploma-level Permaculture Courses. Both a scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science and an entrepreneur, Mars manufactured and supplied greywater and rainwater tank systems, and installed waterwise gardens and water-sensible irrigation systems.
The Basics of Regenerative Agriculture
Ross Mars, adeptly unravels the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture, providing readers with an accessible yet comprehensive roadmap to grasp the core of this groundbreaking approach.
How to Permaculture Your Life
A great resource book for everyone interested in living a more self-reliant lifestyle.
Includes; how to grow nutritious food and fodder; building fertile soils; making simple foods and fermented products; how to harvest, store and conserve water; plus eco design strategies for the home.
Getting Started in Permaculture
Getting Started in PermacultureGetting Started in Permaculture by features over 50 DIY projects for the house and garden using recycled materials. A practical introduction, it is an ideal path into the subject of permaculture for the new and curious, and a useful education resource all in one book.
Out of print
Available in iBook and Kindle formats
The Basics of Permaculture Design
The Basics of Permaculture Design is an excellent introduction to the principles of permaculture, including design processes and the tools needed for developing sustainable gardens, farms, and larger communities.
Out of print
