Russ Harrison

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Permaculture newbie, just got some land, looking to get my hands dirty.
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I have a very nice parcel in South Central Arizona. It's located about 7 miles north of Sierra Vista. (Huachuca City).
Shared well and utilities at the road. You will need a composting Toilet or septic system.

4.7 acres
Mobile Home or Tiny House Approved  area

This property has a nice south facing slope, forming the north side of a wash.

Perfect for a Wofati style structure.

This is the lowest price 2-5 acres with utilities in the Sierra Vista area, given that the parcel is
approved it may go fast.

I am asking $14,699 cash out

or

If you are willing to put 6k down payments are possible.
The parcel has 8k in back taxes which the county will take payments on.

For 6K I will sign deed over to you and you can make payments to the
county on the back taxes.





3 years ago
Going to post this on CL Monday, so hit me up soon if you interested.

thanks
5 years ago
I have a permaculture project ongoing in Alsea (25 miles SW of Corvallis). Need a hand to help with implementation of design and labor. 20 hours per week now to 40 hours in the summer.

Paid position, $15 per hour

Requirements :

- Damn good work ethic (Most important)
- Ability to handle strenous physical activity
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds
- Some knowledge or experience with permaculture, gardening, nursery or landscape work
- No fear of the rain or getting dirty
- Some kind of carpentry, electrical or building experience

Flexible on the timing, could be on weekends or worked around a class schedule.

It's on 4 acres with riverfront, so there could be a space for camping
on site.
5 years ago
I think it will work. the saw dust will eventually become soil.

Until then, the air between it should be good insulation.

Cheers!
9 years ago
Oh, the field mouse was not poisoned. Just found it when I entered.

I am all organic no toxic gick.

It is located in field.
9 years ago
Hello All,

An update on this project.

My plan was to bury this with the fill from a pond.

Due to county/state laws that was not possible last summer..

So I improvised. Laid down a couple layers of plastic over the thing. Then buried it 4 feet of hay.

That actually worked well. On the hottest day here, 97 degrees, inside this was 76 degrees.

Plus it has not froze, on the coldest night here 19 degrees it was 49 degrees inside.


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So the plan going forward is just to bury this hay again this year.

Cheers!
9 years ago
The plan is to have several layers of plastic sandwiched between
earth.

So, plastic over the structure, then a foot or so of earth, then several more layers of plastic
then a last foot or two of earth over it.

Yes, Dry soil (Hopefully) between the layers.
9 years ago
Next steps

-about 4 layers of plastic sheeting 6 mil, spread out past the structure about 10 feat in every direction

- Stain/weather proof sealant for the door and Jamb

- Add buried extension cord for light and power

- Bury the damn thing
9 years ago
Just an update

Work in Portland took me away from this away for awhile but just getting back to finish it

Steps

- Added a door

-Initial Sealant added

The concrete roof leaked so I felt the asphaltium was needed.

Raining last two days and it is dry in there. YES!!!





9 years ago