Internships - don't be afraid

I previously interned at Frog Hollow Farm, a permaculture homestead on Guemes Island, now Gaia Rising Farm. That was back in 2008, and it's about time I secured the next learning opportunity. This morning in my inbox I learned about a project on Camano Island called Shambala Permaculture Farm, and they are conducting a course this upcoming June. I've never taken the design course because it's a bit pricey but I suppose it's about time I've invested. How wonderful that this place is on Camano because it's more accessible via public transit than Skagit County. I can take the free Island Transit from Everett to get there and bike around. This is the kind of work I want to be doing, and that's OK. I have until May to visit this place and decide if it's up my alley.

I need help

So last night at the Sustainable Ballard monthly gathering the icebreaker was: What is a green new years resolution? I said I want to meet more gardeners. This morning I was chatting with a friend about bulk seed ordering and mentioned Titlth's Maritime Northwest Garden Guide, which I once owned but gave away. I went to their website, thinking I might purchase another copy. Everytime I go to their website I think about the numerous internships they offer. If I need to meet more gardeners than I need to get involved with one of the strongest gardening organizations in Seattle. How cool would that be to score an internship? So I am going to try. The application for Garden Steward Intern is February 10. The 6 month internship ends Aug 31. Of course I can handle 12-24 hr commitment per week if I am only working 24 hours a week. We'll see what happens.