hi from Navan, Ireland

Well hi guys and gals.

im completely green as a pickle with all this. I've recently become interested in learning to live off of the land after scaring myself silly learning about climate change and all the many uncertainties were likely to face going forward.
I have a very young daughter and its for her sake i want to learn. it would be irresponsible for me to not know more about self sufficiency.
I am also enjoying having this new found hobby and the learning process.

so far the scope of what i have done is to have two household bins with holes drilled and filled with things to make compost. ive a lot of questions even on that first small step so yeah there is a lot, a heck of a lot still to learn.
my back garden isn't huge by any means and it probably is a bit lacking in sun as there are a lot of trees close by.
on top of this i am also learning about edibles to be found out in the wilderness.

well anyway, my introduction is a bit rambling i know but then again so am i so it is fitting.

Cheers everyone.
Dean.

Greetings Dean!  Welcome to Permies.

Lovely to hear you've embarked on this adventure of Self-reliance and sustainability,... Quite the learning curve and the rewards are many.
All good things take time, and well worth the investment.  There will be mistakes to learn from, and small victories to rejoice in, they all add up in the end.

I've been at this for near a 1/4 century now, and I can assure you it's all worth it.  You're on the right path.

Cheers!  K

Hello Dean,

Welcome to Permies! We're all at our own stage of abilities and awareness and (hopefully) you won't find anyone bringing you down here - it's more about giving information to make better choices and raise peoples abilities.
Since I moved to Skye several years ago I have become more familiar with lots of wild plants that make good eating. But there is always more to learn and do!

Compost is a good start, it is good to close the loop on resources that would otherwise be wasted. Do you have much outside space to grow your own? They say that food contributes significantly to our 'carbon footprint' so reducing food mile to food inches is not a wasted effort and you really are making a difference.

I've got very fond of all the ways that saving the planet also saves my wallet! Mending clothes and making better choices for footwear for example.

Although Permies is quite North American focussed, there are a few of us from Europe and the UK, as well as several ex-Pats. so don't be afraid to ask questions.

Welcome Dean,
Every one here started with a first post and first step.
As a way forward, I would recommend that you go to your profile by clicking on the circle next to your name  and start working on your first scavenger hunt.
As you work through the scavenger hunt, learn the skills and find the things that interest you.
Nancy is right with compost being a good start. Enjoy the journey.  Without exception, we are all here to help