This document provides information on permaculture and sustainable gardening methods. It discusses (1) permaculture principles of working with nature rather than against it, (2) five sustainable gardening methods: planning, soil building, pest management, gardening techniques, and water conservation, and (3) details on implementing each of these methods, including companion planting, rain gardens, and keyhole gardening. The overall message is that permaculture aims to create self-sufficient ecosystems through observation and design principles that conserve resources and produce food sustainably.