The Lie of The Land
This reflection involves Starhawk’s Nine Ways of Observing, David Holmgren’s Twelve Permaculture Principles (written in red) and my own observations pertaining to both. As suggested I begin with some I wonder questions: I wonder why the winter jasmine leaves are drooping at one end of the garden whilst the others bushy plants are flourishing? I wonder why the lone Egremont Russet apple remains resolutely attached to the spindly branch waving in the wind? I wonder why I repeatedly neglect to observe my own internal landscape and yet remain completely surprised when it all comes crashing down! For me permaculture isn’t an either or scenario, it is an encompassing web of patterns, elements and zones and ultimately a place where the internal and external landscapes meet. In the summer this sit spot (just outside our back kitchen door) warms the body and soul and is a place where early morning breakfasts are enjoyed as the sun peeks over the horizon. By lunch time it is a game o