I'm a registered nurse with a strong interest in the connections between wellness and lifestyle/diet. Coming from a long line of Italian gardening women, I've always enjoyed having my hands in the soil, and cooking with homegrown produce and herbs. I live in a challenging climate, with extremes of heat and cold, deluges and droughts.
I first heard of permaculture through reading gardening literature. Loved the concept of taking our cues from nature and her billions of years long experimentation. I've made a few connections with gardeners near me, but no real permaculture enthusiasts.
I've designed and built my home out of native rock, built a couple gardens, have started a very small CSA, and am working on a greenhouse. In the future I hope to build a stone barn, a chicken coop and runs, and a vermiculture venture. I also have a small place on my property that I'd like to find a permaculture friendly person to inhabit. Hope to make more connections with like-minded folks.