Straw Bale Workshop in Delhi, TX. Sounds interesting…

I would just make the time to hand weed them. Pull them out sideways and low to the ground instead of yanking them up and out which usually leads to braking the roots off leaving them in the ground to grow back again. Some regrowth will happen just hand weed them again.

Thanks Maura, these vines have seemingly been around forever so the roots run deep. It is quite a process.

Its a a lot of work. You could always hire a landscaper to do something different from their typical work maintenance and schedule a landscaper to come by to pull the vine up once a month or so. Our guys love to take care of the simple stuff if you need help. https://www.landscapedata.com/Austin

This is awesome! I was just thinking of repainting my studio. Kinda going for a bright color though and wish they had it. Do you just go pick them up at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

Yes, just head to Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 2514 Business Center Drive, Austin 78744 between Tuesday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday: 7 a.m. – Noon.

Nice, thanks for sharing... I need to get some cacti for the front of my house.

Hey Magelly! A friend of ours runs a sustainable energy company who might be able to help - what's the groupon link?

Hey Ruby, the groupon expired a few days ago. I did not get it because I am learning that some insulation is treated with chemicals to be fire resistant and maybe harmful to your health. I have a lot to learn!

Hey Magelly, are you going to reschedule this meetup? for sometime in Sept? Also, I'm working on finding someone to teach a workshop on permaculture and edible landscaping design! Stay tuned.

Yes! I plan on scheduling a meetup this month!

Awesome site. Have you tried out any of those natural building techniques yet, Eric?

I built a shed with them about a year ago using reclaimed building materials. I haven't tried out other building techniques, but would love to do some cob construction. An oven would probably be a good place to start.

Nice! Would love to see some pictures of the shed if you have em. Did you take a workshop with them, or did they actually help you build your shed?

You should also add cob construction to our mission's topics list! Is anyone else interested in cob construction or building with other natural materials?

Alex, I like a simple design that is inviting. The plans I like the most tend to have little to no grass, curving paths and use recycled materials.

That website is such a good resource! I am getting some ideas from the plans they have listed.

Cool. Which books do you recommend getting started with?