New to the forum - and hi.

New to Permies.

Hi - my name is David - living in Bethany Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City, U.S.A.  I am retired (talk about privilege!) I have been a back yard gardener for many years - and done quite a bit of reading on permaculture.  Currently reading 'Paradise Lot,' and also 'Restorative Agriculture.'  I live on 1/2 acre lot - and have 28 raised beds - each 4' x 12' - all annual production.  I want to develop my home into a perennial food system - and of course am really struggling with  'how the hell do I even begin to take a bite out of this task.'  As far as I can tell - there is not much happening in Oklahoma City regarding permaculture etc. - so I have resolved to take on the task of finding out what resources there are here - and facilitating a local  permie group - to network, and collaborate.  I agree with Eric Toenesmeier - that we must re-imagine our whole society - or go extinct.  So this seems to me like a good place to start - in terms of becoming a part of the solution.  I have  so so much to learn - and am excited at the possibilities.  Any connections in Oklahoma that any one can pass on to me - would be so much appreciated - in terms of permaculture, restorative agriculture, social change in response to climate change - and the imbalance of the toxic capitalist system.  Thanks in anticipation.

David.

Welcome to the forum!

Sounds like you have an awesome retirement project!

It also sounds like you have quite a garden already, you must have put a LOT of work into that. It sounds as big as a market garden. Are you selling, sharing your produce?

It also sounds like you've been doing a lot of reading. We have a book review grid here if you're looking for something for your reading list, or you want to leave a review we'd all be appreciative.

Permies is a bit of a unique space so if you run into any hiccups in posting we have a list of useful threads to understand the rules and community: https://permies.com/wiki/34193/permies-works-links-threads

Good luck with your project and please post pictures as you do the big transition to perennials!