August 5-6 Vote for the Haybale Contest winner!
August 8-9 Grayson County Fair. August 9 Chestnut research update 9-noon at the Fair
August 10- Chestnut research update and tour at the home of Clint Morse. 9:30 am, text Michelle for directions, 276-768-0597
August 16- Permaculture Workday 9:30-1 Church of the Good Shepherd
Monday August 18, 6:45 pm-Root Cellar Tour, at the home of Charlotte Hanes
August 28 New River Clean up with the Goodwill Grange
If you haven’t already voted, you have until Tuesday August 5th. -Pictures are in the Haybale post. Vote for the Haybale Contest winner here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs8Vah4cvefYH_VXv3074uSi2-9Zlhxj6sivhe5AionEjKEg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106157573713759414988
It’s time for the Grayson County Fair August 8 and 9 at Bottomley’s Warehouse in Elk Creek. The Fair Foundation is actively working on finding a new venue for the Fair and knows that the location is a problem for many in our community. However, it’s a free event for all ages that continues to expand and provides a showcase for agriculture which is Grayson County’s primary industry. If you’d like to enter the fair competitions, bring your entry to Bottomley’s Wednesday August 6 from 3-7pm. Categories include vegetables and fruits, field crops, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, photography, baked and canned goods, quilts and honey. There is also a youth livestock show. In addition, citizen scientist Cliff Morse will be sharing the Grayson LandCare table at the Fair and will be talking about new Chestnut research from 9 to noon and showing how to do oxalic acid testing at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 on Saturday August 9. If you want to learn more, we will be meeting at his house on Sunday at 9:30 am to read the test results and check out his chestnut plantings.
It’s been a while since we offered a Monday night program, but I hope you’ll join us at the home of Charlotte Hanes located at 3419 Bridle Creek Rd. The driveway is located directly across from the Bridle Creek boat landing at the low water bridge, for a tour of her root cellar Monday August 18 at 6:45 pm. A root cellar is a time-tested, energy-efficient solution for preserving your fruits, vegetables, and other foods long-term. Before modern refrigeration, root cellars were essential for keeping families fed through the winter. For today’s gardeners and anyone pursuing self-sufficiency, they offer a low-cost and sustainable method to store fresh produce, rootstock, and bulbs. With a well-designed root cellar, you can enjoy the flavors of your garden throughout the year without relying on energy-consuming appliances. If you need directions, please contact Michelle at 276-768-0597 or director@graysonlandcare.org.
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly workday August 16 from 9:30-noon. They are getting ready for the Ag & Art Tour on September 6. This is their 3rd year as a stop on the Tour and there will be several artisans set up at the garden as well. Take a tour of the garden, learn about Permaculture and seed saving as well. All workdays are in the Permaculture garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333
Permaculture work days are generally the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to noon. The best way to learn anything is by doing. Lend a hand and learn about permaculture. Contact Cynthia Taylor for more information. Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org
Our annual River Cleanup has been cancelled. If you are still interested, please contact Keith Andrews. He is leading a cleanup with the Goodwill Grange THIS THURSDAY August 28. Keith Andrews <nrwcc24330@gmail.com>,