Hi there... If you're reading this and you're not me, you're either
a) lost, or
b) for some curious reason, you find my observations interesting or useful
If it's the former, good luck and happy digital travels. Otherwise, if you're going to hang round for a bit, let me say just a few words about the point of this blog:
For now, I'm mostly writing this blog for myself - I am no authority on any of the subjects I expect to touch on. Rather, this is writing as a learning tool. It helps me figure things out and remember for later. If you do find it of value, then that's great, but I'm not making any promises with regards to quality, quantity or regularity in my blogging.
I have no formal training in permaculture, but hope to learn. I don't really have time to go and do a PDC, as I'm looking after my youngest child at home. Anyway, I'm sure - or at least I hope - that you can learn lots without doing all the formal training. I expect that's how Bill Mollison started out too, hey?
So far, I find I am learning a lot just through practical hands-on work designing my garden and water harvesting systems at home and using the excellent discussion forum at permaculture.org.au.
In my next post, I'll describe what we've achieved so far in our little piece of paradise.
PS - I switch between "I" and "we", and should perhaps explain: originally, my wife did all the gardening, while I was only good for digging and otherwise paid little attention. However, I've since become quite obsessed, coming to permaculture sometime last year through an interest in environmental issues and sustainability. These days I'm the one who's pushing for more than just a traditional garden, while my wife is patiently and generously accepting all my whims, "as long as we can have sunflowers and it all doesn't look too messy". She's also quite keen on the idea of producing yummy foods!
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