I majored in horticulture in high school. I spent the next 20+ years in self study, studying plants that were edible and medicinal. Just trying to figure life out and raise children.
I found permaculture on youtube and fell in love. It was like everything i've learned over my lifetime finally came into focus and I could finally see the path before me.
Right now I am looking for a permaculture teacher, the books will only take me so far. My plans right now are to use what I have learned to start a backyard garden, later when I have a new partner I will be looking to buy property and start working it.