Whatcom Permaculture
A loose knit network of people and organizations interested in Permaculture moving forward and Whatcom County. How can we best showcase and implement regenerative design strategies throughout the county. Providing food, fiber, medicine, and resilient social systems while restoring the ecosystem.
Our members grow, select & store seeds from plants that express genetic strengths adaptable to our soils & changing weather, or unique heirloom qualities that could enhance the resiliency of our local food system.
We advance our mission through a regional Salish Sea network of seed-saving gardeners – farmers & advocates, through organizing & attending regional seed swaps supporting open exchange of seeds, through workshops and educational demonstrations at public events, and by researching, building and acquiring appropriate-scale seed processing equipment and storage facilities.
I am a transplant from the east coast, and couldn’t be more delighted to call the PNW home. I have always loved farms, plants, nature, and animals of all kinds. I’d like to learn as much about regenerative agricultural practices as I can, and hope to own a farm/animal rescue/sanctuary one day. Also available to volunteer to help someone with their land/practices and to learn.
I am an Education and Earth advocate. At this point in my learning journey I am trying to better understand how to live in harmony with nature, learning from others who have been on that journey longer than I have. I also have a background in technology and organization. I am passionate about the ocean as well and have volunteered for ocean education programs. I am also passionate about the arts as a beginner musician and volunteer in several arts related projects and non profits.
Landscape Designer, consultant and educator with 20+ years experience of making food forests, native plant and rain gardens in Whatcom County, Washington. Her training includes rain garden design and low impact development (Department of Ecology), Permaculture Design Certification (Earth Activist Training), & B.A. in Art & Design from Hampshire College. In 2014 Janaki completed an internship at Cloud Mountain Farm Center and has been a rain garden educator at various events, including the Whatcom County Master Gardeners Advanced Training. She is now an ecoPRO Certified Professional offering comprehensive design services through her business Wonder-Flora Landscape Designs. Janaki’s five year position as Landscape Specialist at The Willows Inn on Lummi Island, WA focused on culinary plants and sustainable systems.
I am an architectural designer looking to further connect with the ecosystem I am a part of. This connection could be through physical labor, design efforts, or other miscellaneous collaborations.
