Ivan Ivailov

Beau Davidson wrote:It is available as a $5 upgrade to this thread.

I guess I totally overlooked that part, thank you for pointing it out

Beau Davidson wrote:It was!  Now here: https://permies.com/wiki/208134/Epigenetics-Seed-Saving-Breeding-Resilient

Can people who had a ticket for the live event get it for free, or will it require an additional payment?

Thank you for the whole slew of gifts! Happy Thanksgiving to all

We hit 149k!

On the topic of stretch goals, I'd like to ask about the webinars.

As a European permie, I'm curious to know at what time and in what time zone do webinars usually happen? And if I can't attend, will there be a VOD available afterwards for those who had tickets?

Beau Davidson wrote:

Yes, but an apple for you for playing . . .

And we're cooking up another PIE opportunity for you now.

How about this:

Watch the $ amount on the Kickstarter page, and whoever posts first about us reaching a new stretch goal gets PIE!  AND  . . .  that person can choose one of Paul's movies, and then all people with PIE will be able to see the movie for the next 24 hours!

What'd'ya think?

Now that sounds like a wonderful idea! :3

Beau Davidson wrote:

Is this wormie finder too late for the pie?

Kristie Harper wrote:Ivan,
I've actually taken both- well, I took Geoff's about 5 yrs ago (when he offered the FULL DVD set with the course- and I have the GOLD of these forever resources). Prepare to have your little science mind blown out of the water. I had no idea why I was designing us into burnout... open mind, download sense.

And I started Fortier's last year when I wanted to do more toward markets, but discontinued because I'm really not enamored with his way of doing things. I think I would incorporate some of what he was doing, but in a more Permaculturey way- like bark paths that generate new soil breakdown and no weeds instead of "weed control" "bug control." I know when you get things close together and "mono", you have to do some of that, but he's not even organic and definitely not a polycultural approach to growing.

It doesn't hurt to start the course to get your feet wet though- as long as he still offers a money back guarantee within a certain time-frame. You might find it suits your needs better than it did mine.

Now we have purchased land in SW Missouri and are selling Lots in a Community that is protected from conventional Ag. You can see a property tour and our available Lots here on Youtube. If you know anyone looking for land, they start at $30,000 for 3 acres.

Cheers,
Kristie

Hey, Kristie!

I'm glad you managed to get some physical goodies back when you took your course! I don't mind it being all digital, I plan on getting some physical books, like Mollison's Designers' Manual, to have material to fall back on when I need to refresh my knowledge on a topic. And I don't mind getting my mind blown by the principles of Permaculture either - I'm excited for it even!

I see. Many people have told me by now that there is a gap between what Permaculture teaches and what Market Gardening seeks to accomplish. Both can be combined, but each person has to find the path that strikes the balance between both things and makes them feel well, both physically and spiritually.

I might try the beginner's course in the future, or I might just read some books and watch videos. Only time will tell what I will do, but I am still very grateful for everyone's invaluable input!

Morfydd St. Clair wrote:

Hi Ivan!

Have you looked into the Balkan Ecology Project ?  I don't know if they're anywhere near you, but they're in Bulgaria and also offer online courses.  I have ordered plants from them and they've always been very nice.

Hi, Morfydd!

I am aware of Paul's work and have been planning to arrange a visit, as he isn't based too far from me. I didn't know that BALKEP offers online courses though, so thank you for the info! Price-wise, it seems to be completely the same as Geoff's PDC, so I'll still have to think it over. I'm more keen on visiting and getting to see all the principles in person!

Thank you for the very warm welcome, everyone!

All your advice is great and I will take it to heart, keeping in mind all the complexities of my own life, of course.

I will probably read more info/watch videos on Market Gardening before deciding whether to jump into a course. Me and my fiancée want to grow food for our own happiness and wellbeing, but also to provide a source of income, so that's why I'm interested in Market Gardening, besides being a fan of the Permaculture philosophy.

As for getting my hands dirty, there aren't many options for me except to try to incorporate such methods in my parents' garden. Organic/Permaculture farms are exceedingly rare in my country (Bulgaria), especially the latter. Job offers, paid or volunteer, are basically non-existent for such farms. That's why I want to study permaculture - to develop it more in my home country and possibly teach and inspire others to do the same.

Hope you all have a wonderful week! <3