Permaculture isn’t just about learning new techniques. Its also about unlearning the mindset we were raised with. The industrial world teaches us to: - Prioritize speed over care - Chase efficiency over balance - Rely on systems instead of ourselves - Treat land as a resource instead of a living partner When you step into homesteading and permaculture, those patterns start to crack. And suddenly you realize: ❌ More is not always better ❌ Perfection is a trap ❌ Nature doesn’t move on deadlines ❌ Slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s wise ❌ Productivity ≠ value Personally, I had to unlearn the idea that “work” only counts if it’s busy, loud, or monetized. Now, when I sit with my animals, walk the land, or just observe a system doing its thing without my interference—I see that as success, not wasted time. So I want to ask you: - What’s something you’ve had to unlearn on this path? - Was it hard to let go of? - What changed for you after you did? Drop your answer below 👇Let’s give each other permission to release what no longer serves us.

For those who’ve been on this path for a while: what’s one mindset shift that fundamentally changed the way you approach your land, your garden, or your larger resilience goals? Sometimes the internal shifts reshape the external ones far more than any tool or technique

Today..., I asked the individuals who are cutting the tree line for electric company for some woodchips. They asked where I lived and pointed to the adjoining property from where we were standing. They stated they would ask their supervisor, but they both looked at one another with a look like "why not." Let's see if we get some!!!

I haven’t explained much about my garden. The garden beds were up-cycled from free “heat treated” pallets. I filled the beds with rotting logs/branches, chicken manure right from the neighbors coop, top soil and compost from our pile. I let this sit for 3-4 years before now using it. The beds themselves need a little TLC again 😅. I planted 1 cherry tomato, 1 champion tomato, 2 cucumbers( squirrels ate one so down to one) 2 squashes and 2 Zucchinis. Advice? How do they look? I just planted them and walked away. No treatments of any sort. Should I leave the cover crops? Are the last 2 photos wild onions/garlic?

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