I am originally from New Jersey, and moved to South Carolina with my wife and three daughters in 2004. Up north I had attempted small gardens and grew the obligatory tomato's in the back yard, but the growing season was short and I did not really spend enough time on the garden to make it worth while.
During the finial down turn I got layed off and started growing some food to help supplement out diets and save a little money on groceries. I have been experimenting in my little plot of dirt and enjoyed it very much.
Recently I have really been interested in organic growing methods, while looking up gardening tips on you tube I came across the term Permaculture and became very interested in it. I am currently reworking my garden and trying to use permaculture techniques in the design.