So, I'll come right out and say that I am a total and complete noob! Not, just a youngan, I am talking infancy new to permaculture. Recently though I started looking into permaculture and my excitment started growing when looking at some of the design principles involved. That said, I have never been into gardening or growing plants ( I know, seems odd doesn't it)! But I do love the mountains, nature, and the synergy found naturally in the world and it's landscape. Also, I am a designer occupationally. So, naturally I started falling in love with the idea of the needs associated with human living intertwining with the natural world, and that this could become integrated from a design perspective into the place you call home. Something cultures have been doing as far back as we can tell. So it's really an excitement about perspective shifting to the way I would reason things should naturally relate. Seeing some of the ways permaculturists have done this is fascinating to me! The problem I have is that EVERY idea seems so appealing that I am actually somewhat overwhelmed.
My question to anyone listening is this... If you had to teach, or maybe mentor someone, like myself, who is pretty much completely green, but very ambitious, what would be the first place you would direct them? Like I said, I have never really had much interest in gardening... Would that be a logical first step though? Start with a garden?
However, I do have a great interest in alternative and sustainable building techniques. Would it be more beneficial to start with what naturally piques my interest? Just wanted to throw it out there and maybe get some direction for a good starting point from a community that obviously has some seasoned experience.
ALL suggestions are appreciated, so long as it isn't condescending. Rather than give my resume of skills that might apply, just assume that I have none that relevant right now. Because that's mostly where I feel that I am at. I am being a bit vulnerable yet honest, hoping that this love affair continues in a paradigm altering lifestyle... Just looking for some guidance.
I do hope to someday acquire property to do this, but I'd rather have more understanding before I dive into the deep end of the pool.
Also, I live in Spokane WA. I am very hard working in my mid 30's and in good shape. I LOVE to work, especially outside, and especially when the work is of the mutually beneficial interdependent style. Along the lines of your skills, my muscle, type of thing.
So if there is anyone around this area that needs help on a homestead, farm, or anywhere, you have a young man willing to offer labor for insight and skill.
Thank you to everyone for any advice!
