If you're on facebook, there's a permaculture facebook group and I believe there's a website that often has courses too.
Where abouts are you? I'm learning about walipinis and up north here, they need to be insulated and have heat sources etc. for the winter - preferably built on the south side of the house.
There's a section of flower garden I'd hate to get rid of but wouldnt mind building a small one there - either that or build it onto my straw bale office.

Thanks! :D
We're starting small but in 10 years I shall have all these things..... haha.