[sentientforest]

Yes, actually.

I live due east of the SF Bay Area in the Sierra Foothills. Per Google Maps right now it's only 2 and half hours by car, realistically it's typically at least a 3 hour trip or so to make it out here.

I have been working remotely as a software developer out here since 2014, when I left the Bay Area and my commute behind. My property is a little over two acres.

I got into permaculture right around the time we moved. I have yet to try Hügelkultur specifically but am working on establishing a food forest and various other perennial systems. It's slow going - there are challenges to this climate and elevation that I certainly didn't face in the mild climate of the SF Bay Area. Our summers are very hot and irrigation is pretty critical. But working outdoors on the weekends and PTO days is actually a very welcome change from being in front of a screen all day.

Living here the past six years, I have learned tons about what works and what doesn't on this property.

If you want to hear more, seriously reach out - there should be a pointer to my LinkedIn and an email in my HN profile.

[carapace]

That's awesome! I didn't see an email in your profile but I sent you a message on LinkedIn. My email is via hushmail.com, username sforman. I'd love to hear more.