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Permaculture Playing Cards: an Introduction to Sustainable Living Beyond Organic Gardening

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 257 ratings
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  • 52 poker size playing cards introduce sustainable living as a gift to organic gardeners
  • cards for: Sepp Holzer, Bill Mollison, Ruth Stout, Masanobu Fukuoka, Mike Oehler, Art Ludwig
  • Greywater, Rocket Mass Heater, Hugelkultur, Bamboo, Allan Savory, Willie Smits, Fungi, Jean Pain
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  • Food Preservation, Compost, Wildcrafting, Food as Medicine, Food Forest, Solar Food Dehydrator
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Customers find the tabletop game informative and a handy reference tool for learning about permaculture. They appreciate the beautiful artwork and design, describing it as high-quality material. The cards are fun to play with kids and great for review of different elements of permaculture. Many consider the game a good gift for anyone who loves nature or gardens. However, some customers have mixed opinions on readability and size.

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59 customers mention "Educational value"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the cards informative and useful for learning about permaculture. They say the cards are a fun way to review different aspects of permaculture or introduce it to others. The cards contain great information packed into a small space, making them a handy reference tool. Many customers consider the cards a fantastic find for any permaculturist, whether they play cards or not.

"...As fun, as a conversation starter, and as a gift to a gardener, urban homesteader, or those yearning to reduce their footprint; these are perfect." Read more

"...Such great and useful information from food preservation, bees, livestock guardian dogs, the amazing power of Comfrey to speed the healing of..." Read more

"...These cards are super informative, fun and easy to read, with GORGEOUS artwork...." Read more

"Each card is a work of art with a little Permaculture knowledge nugget to boot!..." Read more

47 customers mention "Artwork"47 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the artwork and design of the cards. They find the cards fun and easy to read, with gorgeous artwork. The cards are nice and a great gift for anyone who gardens or loves nature.

"...They are a great gift for a card/deck collector; the colors and art are very nice...." Read more

"...These cards are super informative, fun and easy to read, with GORGEOUS artwork...." Read more

"Each card is a work of art with a little Permaculture knowledge nugget to boot!..." Read more

"Dear Everyone, I LOVE these cards!!!! I love the art; I love the information they provide; I am so very glad to have them!..." Read more

34 customers mention "Quality"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the cards well-made with high-quality materials and graphically appealing designs. They say the cards are informative and a fun way to review different elements of permaculture. The cards are printed on a quality linen finish playing card that can be shuffled.

"...identifiers are still easy to see and identify, and the physical quality is top notch...." Read more

"...The cards are sturdy and can be used like any other playing card, but are also fun to flip through just for the art and knowledge they contain...." Read more

"These cards are durable (nice, thick card stock so you can really play with them), an easy intro to the basic concept of permaculture, and they're,..." Read more

"We absolutely love these cards !! Not only do they play well, but the information on each card is amazing...." Read more

17 customers mention "Fun to play"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the game. They find it fun and educational at the same time. The artwork is awesome, making it enjoyable just to look at. The small size makes it great for playing with kids, and it's a lovely, playable deck.

"...These cards are super informative, fun and easy to read, with GORGEOUS artwork...." Read more

"...and can be used like any other playing card, but are also fun to flip through just for the art and knowledge they contain...." Read more

"Lots of fun and great information crammed into a small space. Nice artwork. Small print - hard to read." Read more

"This is a fun product. I bought it as a gift for my sister whose current obsession is permaculture...." Read more

11 customers mention "Card game"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the card game. They find it a great idea and say it will change the world. The cards are sturdy and fun to flip. They can be used like regular playing cards, but also include a treasure hunt embedded in the deck. The game provides a primer on permaculture in a deck of cards.

"These cards are so awesome! I missed the kickstarter funding on this and was so upset that I might not be able to get these cards...." Read more

"...The cards are sturdy and can be used like any other playing card, but are also fun to flip through just for the art and knowledge they contain...." Read more

"...There is even a treasure hunt embedded in the cards...." Read more

"The playing cards are just a great idea. I can carry them in my purse, play cards, or read them to learn more about permaculture...." Read more

10 customers mention "Gift value"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the game a good gift idea for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, or anyone interested in nature. They also mention it's an inexpensive gift for any occasion, such as graduation gifts, party favors, stocking stuffers, or inexpensive stocking stuffers.

"...I think they are a great gift for your avid gardener, especially your organic grower and your 'off grid' types too...." Read more

"...This deck of cards would make wonderful PDC graduation gifts, party favors, stocking stuffers,or inexpensive gifts for any occasion...." Read more

"...This would be a great gift for anyone who gardens, loves nature, or is interested in sustainability...." Read more

"...These are a great gift for anyone who has an interest in gardening." Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"6 positive14 negative

Customers have different views on the readability of the product. Some find it easy to read, well-written, and perfect for road trips or plane trips. Others find the text difficult to read due to small print.

"...I do agree about some of the text being a little hard to see, but I have long arm disease and sometimes need to tape my paper to the wall to read it..." Read more

"These cards are unreadable with out a magnifying glass. All the pictures advertising the deck are maginfied 4x the actual size...." Read more

"...These cards are super informative, fun and easy to read, with GORGEOUS artwork...." Read more

"...a bit smaller than Magic the Gathering playing cards - with much more text to read...." Read more

13 customers mention "Size"4 positive9 negative

Customers have different views on the size of the game cards. Some find them small, great for playing with kids, and portable in a purse. Others feel they are too small, expected them to be larger, and find the print difficult to read.

"...But these cards are even smaller than normal playing card decks...." Read more

"The playing cards are just a great idea. I can carry them in my purse, play cards, or read them to learn more about permaculture...." Read more

"...But, the cards are small, a tiny bit smaller than our regular poker cards and a bit smaller than Magic the Gathering playing cards - with much more..." Read more

"Get your reading glasses ready. The print is SMALL." Read more

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Love these!! 👍
I've carried these around in my pack for a year. I love to play real solitaire to pass the time. I love reading the info, they look good, and they're good quality.
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  • BitTwiddler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice gift for avid gardener, urban homesteader...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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    These are a very lovely deck. I have collected 'art cards' and both regular playing card decks and tarot decks; and I consider this to be a very nice addition to my collection.

    I do agree about some of the text being a little hard to see, but I have long arm disease and sometimes need to tape my paper to the wall to read it anyways. My favorite pair of 'cheaters' on those mornings and I can see things just fine, including what's on these cards. The art is sort of homespun yet excellent. It gives a few little nibbles about the entire span of 'permaculture' and some of the movers and shakers in the field, the experts. I'm already well versed with Paul Wheaton's vision and those helping him spread the word... but. Hopefully you can become interested through some of the information presented on the cards. They are an easy and interesting introduction and overview to the topics.

    I think they are a great gift for your avid gardener, especially your organic grower and your 'off grid' types too. They are a great gift for a card/deck collector; the colors and art are very nice.

    They are not highly coated and might wear around the corners with heavy use, but. They are a cardboard/cardstock, not heavily coated and they are not the 'plastic' cards that tend to snap a corner. If you want to play lots of solitare or such you might not want to use this deck. As fun, as a conversation starter, and as a gift to a gardener, urban homesteader, or those yearning to reduce their footprint; these are perfect.
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  • Jimbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gifts for anyone interested in gardening, farming, sustainability, survival and Permaculture!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013
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    These cards are so awesome! I missed the kickstarter funding on this and was so upset that I might not be able to get these cards. Pay attention to the deal of getting 12 decks and get 50% off here at Amazon. I'm passing these out to friends, family and co-workers for the holidays while at the same time spreading the word about permaculture (stacking functions goodness). Want to learn how to make your garden so it never needs watering for 15 years even in a drought - see the Hugelkultur Card. Want to learn how to heat your house with 90% less wood than a woodstove and still get heat from it over 24 hours after the fire is out, all while producing no smoke - see the Rocket Mass Heater Card. Such great and useful information from food preservation, bees, livestock guardian dogs, the amazing power of Comfrey to speed the healing of broken bones, how to build your own permanent food forest and so much more!

    So happy with these cards!

    Oh and if you like this sort of thing check out Permies.com!
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Rory Moon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Cards!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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    I have recently found out about Permaculture from Paul Wheaton within the last six months and I find it very interesting. These cards are super informative, fun and easy to read, with GORGEOUS artwork.

    For those actually using the cards for playing games (which I do), the playing card identifiers are still easy to see and identify, and the physical quality is top notch. These cards have been a real joy to play solitaire or other games with. I am very grateful to Paul and the artist for producing these cards and others for funding the Kickstarter!
    11 people found this helpful
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  • wade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly more than just a set of playing cards.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019
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    Each card is a work of art with a little Permaculture knowledge nugget to boot! The cards are sturdy and can be used like any other playing card, but are also fun to flip through just for the art and knowledge they contain. Truly more than just a set of playing cards.
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  • Virginia Rose Ray
    3.0 out of 5 stars Deck is too small
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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    These cards are unreadable with out a magnifying glass. All the pictures advertising the deck are maginfied 4x the actual size. I thought the deck would be the size of a tarot deck because of the ads and because the price is the same as a deck of large cards. But these cards are even smaller than normal playing card decks. And once you take off the cellophane the deck is non returnable so I am stuck with a 22 dollar deck I have to use a magnifying glass to read.

    The idea is great and the info from what I could read good. But the deck is not user friendly. They say the artist has been in graphics 30 years. Then he should have known this size is a very poor choice. I can only guess the small size was picked to maximize profit at the detriment of educational value.

    UPDATE: Well my eyes are adjusting to these cards and they are not as bad as I thought when I first tried to read them -- I can see them without the magnifying glass now and the excellent information outweighs the discomfort so I am giving them another star. They should have four stars and make the next deck larger but this one is worth buying for all the information.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • I Buy Stuff
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Enough to Merit a Larger Size
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2014
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    Dear Everyone,

    I LOVE these cards!!!! I love the art; I love the information they provide; I am so very glad to have them! I highly encourage anyone with the slightest bit of interest to buy them. They were among my very favorite Christmas presents.

    That being said,
    I had intended on buying another set to frame & hang on the walls in our home - great idea, right? But, the cards are small, a tiny bit smaller than our regular poker cards and a bit smaller than Magic the Gathering playing cards - with much more text to read.

    If they ever come out in a larger size - I have seen some pretty large Uno cards that are still playable, but BIG - I would buy more sets!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Vik
    5.0 out of 5 stars The coolest idea! Beautiful illustrations!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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    These cards are simply beautiful and wonderfully informative. I purchased them as a gift for a friend, so I didn’t have a chance to read through them, but she showed a few to me after owning and I was impressed. These would be perfect to read during a road trip or plane trip, and I’m thinking of purchasing them myself and keeping them with me and reading here and there in my downtime. These seem to be an easy way to incorporate learning Permaculture into our busy modern lives.
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