Delvin Solkinson

Beginning in a permaculture garden in 2002 after taking my first PDC, these notes served as a set of worksheets sharing essence of the core curriculum of the permaculture design certificate program.

Little could I imagine the succession along 18 years of adventure traveling the world to learn from permaculture pioneers, visiting many of the best and oldest permaculture design sites, eco-villages, homesteads, farms and gardens. From humble beginnings as a gardener connecting with my values through permaculture, to humble times in 2020. Still a student but now also a teacher, still taking notes at classes and now sharing them increasingly with the world community in the form of these notes, the companion card deck and game. These notes continue to be updated as part of a Post-Doc under the mentorship of Larry Santoyo.

After 10 years of seasonal volunteering, and the last 18 months as a full-time volunteer, I am joyed to have gotten my dream job with the Art Ministry at CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors working with my heroes Allyson Grey & Alex Grey. This ‘Visionary Permaculture’ includes teaching permaculture classes, workshops and permaculture design certificate courses which are based on the 40 acre woodland.

Along this incredible permaculture path I met the love of my life, Grace Solkinson and we began a learning journey together. Her exceptional life experience with homesteading, gardening, farming, animal care, natural building, herbalism, cooking, ferments and food preservation continue to be a great inspiration, motivating us both to return to living on a small permaculture homestead as we design our happily ever after together. Together we will continue this work, continually unlocking the next level.

Country: United States

Specialties

• Other
• Permaculture Gardening