The kids garden added a Tower Garden this year. Ms Rapper, the principal was so excited she added a small hydroponic garden as well. Both are right at the front entrance of the school so kids pass it several times a day! The outdoor garden is planted with peas, lettuce, potatoes, kale radishes and carrots[…]
We are all excited to see a roof on the pavilion! However that is only step one of many tasks still to be completed before we can move to Town Park: brick work on the pillars, wiring, plumbing, grading-that’s a big one, then paving and finally construction of the bathrooms and stage. It’s a great[…]
If you regularly drive Rt. 58 through Baywood, you have probably wondered what is happening in the half-acre plot in front of Church of the Good Shepherd. Five years ago, the church offered to let Grayson LandCare use some of their land as a demonstration garden for permaculture, with the provision that it be used[…]
2022 IFM Events -all events are Fridays 9am -1pm unless noted otherwise. We will open on Courthouse Street. April 8- Preseason vendor meeting 11am -2pm, Gate Center May 6- Grand Opening and Mother’s Day Craft Fair June 17-one of only 2 Fiber Days this season. Don’t miss it! June 24-Kids Day. FREE fun for the whole family and VFNP[…]
Grayson LandCare and the Grayson County Public Library in Independence are holding our first seed swap on March 19th from 10 am to noon in the Library conference room. Bring seeds to share and swap. Help us kick off a new season for the seed library. If you have extra seeds please consider donating them[…]
Ann Cox, who leads the FFA at GCHS, was to be our featured speaker Monday April 18 at 7pm. Here is some information about FFA and it’s importance to our kids and our community. At the Grayson County CATE Center, we currently have over 200 students in AgriculturalEducation courses from Grayson County High School and[…]
Ann Cox, who leads the FFA at GCHS, was to be our featured speaker Monday February 17 at 7pm. Due to the weather forecast and the weak internet in our area, we will postpone her visit until later in the season. However, here is some information about FFA and it’s importance to our kids and[…]
The Farmers Market is planning for a busy season with a full slate of events this year. We are hopeful that the construction in Town Park will be completed in time for us to hold our Grand Opening there this year on May 13th. Stay tuned for more details! Stay warm and healthy and remember[…]