Principles of Permaculture
Observe & Interact (the forces present on a site)
Catch & Store Energy
Obtain a Yield (promotes self-reliance - choose location that provides greater/diverse yield over ornamental plant, for example)
Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback
Use & Value Renewable Resources & Services
Produce no waste (composting, clean and recycle grey water, re-purpose old equipment, etc.)
Design from patterns to details
Integrate rather than segregate
Use small & slow solutions
Use and value diversity
Use edges and value the marginal
Creatively use and respond to change