After 20 years in the Armed Forces I retired and completed about 5 courses from gardening to sections of the Diploma in Horticulture. I held positions in the Canberra Horticultural Society, and was the Chief Steward and Judge at local agriculture shows.

My gardening made me look for further interests in the subject - and I found Permaculture Visions and completed the PDC.

I have a Cert IV as a Trainer & Assessor and have worked in adult education for at least 30 years so I would like to continue with more study particularly Design work and learn a PC program called Garden CAD. Followed by doing some training and consultant work once I get further experience in Permaculture.