Deej Glynn

Permie Newbie. Mom and science teacher of teens. Potential downshifter. Craving sustainability, trying to claw my way out of the commercialism, gluttony, and general wastefulness of our “fast” culture. Current primary areas of focus: plastic free, organic gardening/food forest, flexitarianism, local foods and goods, “whole” goods: food, handmade, factory free; Boy scout stuff, fostering independence and life skills, investigating the keeping of critters in an urban setting. #backtobasics living.
Working on 1/8 acre, 100+ y.o. Urban property in a teeny bubble of 6b, surrounded by 6a with all the “joys” of urban living: noise, trash, rats, bad neighbors, theft. Someone stole my large pots! Dumped and destroyed my plants, ran away with giant pots. BUT, this place has history, charm, ocean, and lots of other conveniences, plus good soil and lots of insects.
AND working on newly acquired land of a family member, 4+ acres in the Lakes Region, NH, straddling 5b/5a. Existing 90 blueberry bushes need help. Previously farmed 60x90 plot needs revitalizing. Surrounded by a variety of trees, the place is ripe with food forest potential! Drought the past few years but land has a creek and some marshy area with cattails for extra water if needed. Healthy critter population including large Turkey flock keeping ticks in check, deer, porcupine, coyotes, Turkey vultures, bears, an insane number of birds (yay!), and yes, moles and voles chewing the blueberry roots. Currently researching and experimenting with natural pest deterrents.
Lots of inspiration on permies! Thx everyone, keep up the great work!