Hello! Newcomer to the community

Hello All! My name is Tess. I just found you this week as I was reading SKIP (the book, of course). I'm getting my feet wet, so I'll likely be reading more than posting, for the moment anyways. I am still reading the book, which is AMAZING!!  I am still learning about permaculture and all the wonderful gifts it gives for about three years now. I have been reading several books, applying as many of the principles in my life as I can, both internally and externally.  As my profile intro says, I love the outdoors, hiking, camping, getting dirty and chasing perma-dreams. I'm excited to read about, learn from and 'meet' many of you!  SO glad to be here! --Tess

Hello Tess and welcome to permies! It's great you've found your way here - How did you come across SKIP?

Hi Tess,
Welcome to Permies!

Hi Tess, Welcome to Permies.
I do not know if it is cold where you live, but even if not, be sure to go check out the Rocket Mass Heater forum. Really cool stuff.

Hello All! Thank you for the welcome! Someone I know shared the information with me, knowing I am looking to start getting dirty & messy in permaculture. I want to build on my current experience in living with Nature and broadening my skillsets.  When I did my research I found the books by Paul: SKIP and 'Building a Better World in Your Backyard'. LOVING them both, I might add.  

The books ignited more curiosity and I am here!  I have been studying permaculture since 2022 or 23.  I'd never really knew what it was.  Now I am in love with the principles and methods. I am currently, also, reading Rosemary Morrow's book 'Earth Restorer's Guide to Permaculture', Peter Bane's 'The Permaculture Handbook' among a few others.  I also am taking the free course at freepermaculture.com with Heather Jo Flores.  I try to avoid too much downer news, so I visit that site & now this one, as well as watch a ton of perma videos on anything I can feast my eyes & ears on.

I am looking forward to being a part of this community and learning from all of your wisdom, insight and expertise.  I hope I can share even a small bit back with all of you.  --Tess

I will definitely check out the Rocket Mass Heater forum!  I have so many I want to dive into. I'm looking forward to all the amazing things I'll be learning about.

If I were going to recommend one book it would be 'the one straw revolution'. Funny really, because I avoided reading it for years but that book really helped me with observation and 'doing nothing'. I guess it is a bit like the difference between efficiency and effectiveness. Gardening books in general will tell you how to do things, but the one straw revolution will help you know what to do (or not do).
Books can only take you so far with learning though, which is where SKIP comes in

What I like about permaculture (and permies in particular) is that it can cover all areas of life, from relationships to making the bed, as well as growing food and reducing waste.