05-19-2009, 03:53 AM
You've a dozen or so neighbors right up and down your road that are very much involved in doing the same sorts of things, and share very similar values. I'd invite you to introduce yourself to the group, and dare I say it's a rapidly growing "movement" out here.
http://sensiblesimplicity.lefora.com/forum/
I've quite the collection of native stuff that you might enjoy on your lot if it's not there, and have most of the canoe plants in cultivation. If you'd like some cuttings, let me know.
Don't be overmuch concerned about the "localism" as the majority of that comes from people who have no more claim to the island than you might. I expect once you demonstrate how you're going to live you'll receive none of it.
http://sensiblesimplicity.lefora.com/forum/
I've quite the collection of native stuff that you might enjoy on your lot if it's not there, and have most of the canoe plants in cultivation. If you'd like some cuttings, let me know.
Don't be overmuch concerned about the "localism" as the majority of that comes from people who have no more claim to the island than you might. I expect once you demonstrate how you're going to live you'll receive none of it.