Cj Blanco

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Thanks everyone! I will definitely read up on the principles and be buying Gaia's Garden, I've seen that mentioned on several threads so it must be a good one.

I guess also a good question for Leila (or anyone else): what permaculture things do you do while living in the 'burbs? We're estimating our homestead to be about 5 years out and I guess I don't know what to do in the meantime? (I also appear to have a 'brown thumb' when it comes to potted plants so the patio garden was a massive flop. haha)
12 years ago
Howdy permies! I have some questions and I'm sure they've all been answered previously, but after some lurking and thread searches I still couldn't find what I was looking for...so please forgive me if these topics have been covered already.

About me: 22 years old, getting married in October, and about as suburban as they come--from a VERY trendy and well to do town outside of Dallas, TX. I'm currently refining my sewing skills, getting hands on lessons from my Master Gardener mother in law, and living as frugally as I can.

So I guess that's a lot of background to ask, now what?? FH and I are saving up to get some land and a salvaged materials cottage, but that may be several years out. I love the depth of knowledge everyone on this forum has and hope to one day be able to use a lot more of your tips...but right now it's extremely overwhelming! I'd love to hear how others got started or which changes you adopted first into your lifestyle. Maybe which topics I should study first or a good "beginners" book would be great. Future goals (garden, paddock system for chickens) are extremely easy for me to grasp and get excited about, but the small decisions and options while living in a downtown apartment have me stumped.

Thanks in advance for your help and advice!!
12 years ago