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John & Kim Grubbs
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John & Kim Grubbs's Groups
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Knoxville Urban Hen Coal…
107 members
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Natural Building
45 members
John & Kim Grubbs's Discussions
Green Sustainable Building
Building Green BlogHello all,I bet you are wondering what this is all about huh?? Well, grab a sweet tea and put your feet up and I’ll tell you. It all started with a trip to Europe and little…Continue
Started May 4, 2011
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John & Kim Grubbs replied to John & Kim Grubbs's discussion Knox County Permit Renewal in the group Knoxville Urban Hen Coalition
Michelle Reynolds replied to John & Kim Grubbs's discussion Knox County Permit Renewal in the group Knoxville Urban Hen Coalition"we have renewed for the second year, they do not make it easy and expect you to do all the work.
i have been in contact with animal control for a few years now so this is what i got this year to email the renew check to.
MAKE PAYABLE TO: CITY OF…"
John & Kim Grubbs added a discussion to the group Knoxville Urban Hen Coalition
Knox County Permit Renewal
Has anyone renewed their permit for 2013. We were finally approved last March. I have not been able to find any information on the City website concerning renewal (Except that it has to be done).Thanks,John GrubbsSee More
John & Kim Grubbs joined Chad Hellwinckel's groupKnoxville Urban Hen Coalition
This group is committed to building a community of responsible urban hen keepers in Knoxville.
John & Kim Grubbs commented on JD Dimick's event Exciting Workshop at JEM Farm"Look forward to this class."
John & Kim Grubbs is attending JD Dimick's event
John & Kim Grubbs commented on Eric's group Natural Building"We would definately be interested in a workshop too. S.b., cob, cordwood, earthbags etc. any or all of them!!"
John & Kim Grubbs commented on Allison Roberts's event Luffa Soap Making Class"I will be attending with my husband."
John & Kim Grubbs is attending Allison Roberts's eventLuffa Soap Making Class at Blooming Earth's Downtown Studio
August 10, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Come make our certified naturally grown luffa glycerin soap. We use essential oils, herbs and naturals to craft scents and beauty within our healthy soap. These soaps are great for those tough summer feet and hands! At the end of the class you will have 6 bars of handcrafted soap for $20! Come see our new studio and bring a bottle of wine and snacks to share.See More
John & Kim Grubbs is attending Deborah Patterson's event
Timebank Kickoff Party at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
June 7, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
We're having a get-together to celebrate the launch of our new timebank! Now's your chance to meet your fellow timebank members in person. If you haven't joined yet but would like to learn more, this is for you too. Bring your favorite snack or dish, or just bring yourself! The TVUUC receptionist in the community center will point you in the right direction.See More
John & Kim Grubbs might attend Chad Hellwinckel's event
Introduction to Permaculture at Ijams Nature Center
May 10, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Permaculture is a comprehensive system for living sustainably on the earth. By understanding the interconnectedness of all things and by modeling patterns of nature we can design systems that allow us to live on the earth without jeopardizing future generations to be able to do the same. We design systems that collect and generate surplus from the natural flux of energies that flow through the landscape: sun, water, wind, minerals, biological life, information, etc. Join us for this…See More
Chad Hellwinckel left a comment for John & Kim Grubbs"You may also want to look at the two strawbale houses an "Narrow Ridge" (in Grainger County)...its an education center. I know they've had mold problems at one of them, so it'd be good to avoid whatever they did to cause that...I…"
John & Kim Grubbs left a comment for Chad Hellwinckel"Hi Chad, No, seeing the actual structures only reenforced the need for planning. The structures we saw were haphazard and a bit unrefined. While the free form style will appeal to some people it probably would not appeal to the…"
Chad Hellwinckel left a comment for John & Kim Grubbs"Nice photos of the cob structures at The Farm. I still haven't made it there yet. Did seeing cob in Tennessee motivate you further, or throw 'caution' your way?
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John & Kim Grubbs posted a discussionGreen Sustainable Building
Building Green BlogHello all,I bet you are wondering what this is all about huh?? Well, grab a sweet tea and put your feet up and I’ll tell you. It all started with a trip to Europe and little white cottages with thatched roofs. After a bit of research it turns out those cottages have stood for hundreds of years, some as long as 500 years and they are made of mud and stone!!! A bit more investigation reveals that the straw, sand, and straw mix is called cob. When mixed in the proper…See More
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- Why are you interested in joining the guild? (If you are outside the Knoxville region, why are you interested in joing the guild?)
- Raising chickens and my own food Currently looking to buy property and build our own cob/straw bale house. Learning how to be off the grid. Teaching herbalism and natural healing methods to others.
- What neighborhood do you live in?
- McKamey Area
- What skills or experiences do you have that can be shared?
- At home carpenter, accountant, computer geek, work for united rentals so get discount on the "toys" - spouse is GREAT gardener (she has an amazing green thumb) shes also a Holistic Health Practioner, master herbalist, nutriionial consultant, can cook, can or preserve most anything. SHe was also a food inspector for the USDA in a previous life.
- About me:
- I'm the accountant and my wife is the "hippie". We are both extremely interested in learning to live sustainably on the land. (she is teaching me) We want to buy property and build a cob/straw bale house and live off the grid and with the land. We have 5 four legged furry children and 5 (grown)two legged children. We both would like to become more active in the guild.
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- At 7:47am on May 5, 2011, Chad Hellwinckel said…
You may also want to look at the two strawbale houses an "Narrow Ridge" (in Grainger County)...its an education center. I know they've had mold problems at one of them, so it'd be good to avoid whatever they did to cause that...I believe they used 'stucco' on the outside instead of a more 'breathable' layer (like lime plaster? or earthen plaster?).
Thanks for your update. Keep us all informed on your research and plans!
- At 9:23pm on May 4, 2011, Chad Hellwinckel said…
Nice photos of the cob structures at The Farm. I still haven't made it there yet. Did seeing cob in Tennessee motivate you further, or throw 'caution' your way?
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