permaculture

[Vaidila Satvika <vaidila@gmail.com>]

We're recently built a house and installed a new solar PV system that was
financed by GreenSky (https://www.greenskycredit.com/), which provides
loans for solar systems 12 months interest free.

On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 3:06 PM, Mom's Computer <murbith@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have recently purchased a home on an acre of land that is mostly lawn,
> just outside of Hillsborough.  I intend to move carefully as I make changes
> and would like to spend a full year observing what wind, water, animals,
> people and plants tend to do here before I start introducing changes.  In
> the meantime I’d like to start educating myself.  I have only a vague
> knowledge about permaculture coupled with a love of the land and firmer
> knowledge about gardening and growing things.  My two starter questions are
> these:
>
> 1.  The back of the house faces south onto a half acre of lawn at the far
> side of which is a line of huge trees.  I think they are called Green
> Giants.  They are probably at their mature height, but their shadow doesn’t
> get anywhere close to the house.  It seems to me that the current situation
> is perfect for solar on the roof and/or somewhere in the yard.  Can anyone
> suggest resources to me for learning more about the pros and cons of solar,
> what to look for, what to avoid and who in our area would be best to talk
> to about specifics and installation if we decide it makes sense to go that
> route?
>
> 2.  I would like very much to really dive into the details of
> Permaculture.  I currently receive the North American Permaculture Magazine
> and listen to the Permaculture Podcast regularly and they have provided the
> bulk of my knowledge.  I feel like I have bits and pieces of an
> understanding, but nowhere near an integrated whole picture.  I am
> considering taking the Intro to Permaculture class offered by Will Hooker
> at NC State, online and pre-recorded, but I’m wondering if there are other
> local opportunities that give an in depth overview of permaculture in real
> time.  I know there is some kind of certification.  Is it worth it to try
> and get it?  If yes, where would be the best, most local venue?
>
> Any information that y’all care to share would be much appreciated!
>
> Mary Beth
>
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