Jen Ju

Flora Eerschay wrote:Just the things I put in my compost bin might make my neighbours think I'm crazy... I hope they don't see all of it!

And the fences I build are so "artistic" that even other permies think I'm weird...

Can we see some of your fences?

I am about to bury a bathtub in the front yard to make a little pond.  We'll see what kind of looks I get.

It doesn't matter how many online classes there are out there already.  If you create a quality product and market it to the right people, it will succeed.

There is definitely a market for survival skills right now.  As in any market, the more you niche down, the better.  And if you are already an expert in that niche, you are starting on solid ground.

If you've never done it before, you will need help with the online marketing - make sure you put that into your plan and budget.

There are lots of free webinars and youtube videos out there for learning the basics of launching your own course.  Its fairly easy to research it without spending money.

Have you considered doing a barter exchange with someone who has the skills and equipment to manage the techie stuff and video editing?  There might be someone out there with just the skills you need who wants to learn what you have to offer.  That way you wouldn't have to buy a new computer and learn all that stuff in addition to building your course content.

P.S. Its funny that I saw your post.  All day yesterday I was mulling over the idea of creating a website dedicated to offering 'made by hand' video courses.

Hi Brendon - I just moved to Campbell's Bay, QC, which is about 1.5 hours from Ottawa and I really want to connect with permies around here.  I have about 1/4 acre yard that I want to put into food production - doing the same as what you described.

I'm looking for sources for fruit trees and bushes that grow in this region to plant next spring.

Also looking for sources of organic perennial veg like asparagus.

Also, it would be great to tour someone's permie garden sometime if it was possible or just get together and chat with like-minded folks.  I don't really know anybody around here and am looking for friends.

Not sure if PMing is possible on this site.  If not, I can give you my email address.

Cheers,

Jennifer

Hi Kate - I just moved to Campbell's Bay, QC, across the river and I really want to connect with permies around here.  I have about 1/4 acre yard that I want to put into food production.  I'm a Journeyman Landscape Gardner but need to brush up on my food growing skills (and am used to Alberta and BC environments).

I'm looking for sources for fruit trees and bushes that grow in this region to plant next spring.

Also looking for sources of organic perennial veg like asparagus.

Also, it would be great to tour someone's permie garden sometime if it was possible or just get together and chat with like-minded folks.  I don't really know anybody around here and am looking for friends.

Not sure if PMing is possible on this site.  If not, I can give you my email address.

Cheers,

Jennifer

Thanks, I just discovered it.

Hi Lana - I just joined permies community.  I live in Quebec, Canada and will be transitioning my 1/4 acre in a small town into a permaculture/food forest starting next year.  I'm interested in other stuff you mentioned too:  community building, healing.  I'm 54 and would love to connect via snail mail to someone in Germany to hear about life there.  I have crappy penmanship but would do my best to make my cursive legible.  LOL.

Sorry, I just joined and am not sure if we can PM each other.  If so, please do so.  Otherwise, I will give you my email so we can exchange addresses if you're interested.

Cheers,

Jennifer

Someone needs to create a permies dating site.

**edit:  didn't realize that's what this was on this forum.  I clicked on the Community tab.  I now see there are lots of singles posts.  Good luck!