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Grayson LandCare is a member-driven non-profit, addressing the challenges of life in a rural, agricultural community. LandCare promotes economic self-reliance, preserves local traditions, and helps landowners to protect and enhance our natural heritage by starting conversations, problem solving, and appreciating the value of the place we call home.
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Plant a row for the hungry
If seed sales this year are any indication, most of you planted a garden this year. The Independence Farmers Market and Grayson LandCare would like to encourage the community to “Plant a row for the hungry”. Plant A Row for the Hungry (PAR) is a national people-helping-people program that encourages gardeners to grow a little[…]
Grayson LandCare LandFair winners!
Grayson LandCare was unable to hold their annual Landcare Fair or “LandFair” this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, awards were still given based on proposals submitted by this year’s contestants. The proposals are usually 1/3 of the entire project which also includes a poster and interview with the judges. Harriet Meineicke, LandFair cooridnator[…]
Monthly presentation features Robin Suggs discussing woodland medicinals
This will be an Online event at our usual 7pm meeting time. Our Zoom platform can allow 100 people, so please pass along to anyone who might be interested!- You can find the Zoom invitation at the bottom of the post. We are pleased to have Robin Suggs, the new Procurement/Grower Manager for the Agroforestry[…]
Important Announcement: GLC to back much needed Independence Food Bank program.
We are all aware of the chaos COVID-19 has caused in everyone’s lives as we try to stay inside, wear masks and many of us are grateful that we have a freezer and cabinet full of food. Unfortunately, food insecurity is a chronic issue in Grayson County and has worsened dramatically due to COVID-19. Elk[…]
Independence Farmer’s Market features Artisans
Our awesome market isn’t all produce and meat, we also have some amazing crafters participating on the Online Market! Check out all of the locally grown and produced products we have available to order this week and don’t forget about your dad! 💚 https://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market/?fbclid=IwAR1ZHEDJqhpBzsbkRIl_02dUaafmH9yFIl8IPFPkAJsm3qbXquX19tyfktQ
Potluck recipes
A friend once told me that every true southern should have a “signature dish” or two… My go to appetizer is incredibly pretty and easy. Nasturtium blossoms stuffed with cream cheese and pepper jelly. Mix 1 cup pepper jelly with a block of cream cheese. Put in a pastry sleeve ( or a plastic bag[…]
Keep sending those Bug Contest photos.
Thanks to everyone who has already entered the bug photography contest. We’ll be taking entries until the end of September and you can enter as many photos as you like. These should be common pests or beneficial insects of our local vegetable and fruit crops. Rather than artistic presentation, we are looking for clarity of[…]
June Free Market News
The Free Market is still closed, although Jean, Kathy, and the rest of the crew are exploring ways to safely open back up. In the meantime, Jean has written an article about curbing consumerism and repurposing items that was published in the Declaration, the Gazette, and on the Internet. You may read it here. https://medium.com/@jeanshortallroznik/put-down-the-credit-card-and-slowly-click-away-from-your-shopping-cart-ee4f65b29e56
UPCOMING EVENTS
Status uncertain-Woodland Medicinal Herbs with Katie Commender
Field trip to River Ridge Organics
Annual potluck, service auction and meeting at Eagle View Event Center
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