Permaculture Garden

What is Permaculture Garden Principles

A permaculture garden is a thoughtfully designed space that works with nature to grow food, support
wildlife, and improve the soil. It’s a holistic approach—meaning it doesn’t just focus on one thing like
being poison-free or increasing biodiversity—it does all of it together. Using natural systems like
composting, mulching, and planting a mix of trees, shrubs, and perennials, and integrating animals in the
design, the garden becomes a self-sustaining ecosystem.

What You’ll Find in a Permaculture Garden

A permaculture garden is more than just a collection of plants—it's a living system made up of carefully
chosen elements that work together. But just as important as the individual parts are the relationships
and connections between them. These connections are what make the garden resilient, productive, and
self-sustaining.
Every permaculture design is unique. The choice of elements depends on the specific conditions of the
place—such as soil, sunlight, wind, and water—as well as the needs and wishes of the people who use
the space.

Here are some examples of elements and systems you might find in a permaculture garden:

Forest garden with layers of fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, and groundcovers
Rainwater harvesting system connected to garden beds
Compost that turns kitchen and garden waste into rich soil
Chickens or ducks that help with pest control and fertilize the soil
Perennial vegetables and herbs that come back year after year
Ponds or wetlands that attract wildlife and support biodiversity
Greenhouse to extend the growing season and start seedlings

Together, these systems create a dynamic ecosystem where each part plays a role—and nothing goes to
waste.

Permaculture Gardens in Denmark

Permaculture gardens are becoming increasingly widespread across Denmark. From urban backyards to
rural homesteads, you can find these regenerative spaces in all corners of the country.
Each garden is unique, shaped by its location, climate, soil, and the people who care for it. But they all
share a common foundation—guided by key principles that put nature, sustainability, and resilience at the
heart of the design.

Core principles you’ll find in Danish permaculture gardens:

Living Soil – no digging, no chemical poisons, and no artificial fertilizers
High Biodiversity – as many different plants and animals as possible
Perennial Focus – long-living, low-maintenance plants that return year after year
Shared Yields – food and resources for both humans and wildlife
Carbon Storage & Recycling – nothing goes to waste; all materials stay in the system
Working with Nature – rather than controlling it, we observe, adapt, and cooperate
Permaculture Design Principles – thoughtful planning based on patterns in nature

These gardens are not just spaces for growing food—they are living systems that care for the earth,
support biodiversity, and reconnect us with the natural world.

You can see all permaculture gardens in Denmark here 👇