What a glorious time of year to work outside together. More rewarding still when our labors are starting to yield results!Pictured here are some of the fruit laden trees in our food forest. Last Saturday, we set sweet potato slips in our annual bed, anticipating another bumper crop to donate to Food Independence in the[…]
The Grayson Permaculture Group is hosting an informal “Open Garden” from 10-noon on Saturday May 21st at the site on Highway 58 (Church of the Good Shepherd). Light refreshments and coffee will be available. Come and see the progress we’ve made in the last five years and tour the garden and bring your questions. We’ll be[…]
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[…]
Our Permaculture Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd in Baywood is in its fifth year of development, and we made great progress in 2021 despite the pandemic. In fact, we looked forward to gathering outdoors, staying several feet apart but being able to “be together” as we worked. Some of the features added[…]
We have decided to cancel the December meeting and Christmas Party since we were able to have a wonderful meeting and party in October. We are very thankful that, with your help and support, we were able to accomplish a lot in 2021. 14 Permaculture group members donated 415 hours and installed a new sign[…]
Friends, would you like to join me in supporting a good cause? This #GivingTuesday I’m raising money on Facebook for Grayson Land Care and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. I’ve created this fundraiser for GLC and it’s many projects because I believe in the[…]
In place of our usual third Monday GLC meeting, the Grayson Permaculture has invited all GLC members to join them Thursday, May 20th, at 6:00 pm . They will be hosting a cookout and Food Forest garden tour at Church of the Good Shepherd in Galax. Burgers/hotdogs will be provided, bring a side dish/drink to[…]
Grayson LandCare added 3 member-driven projects this year, despite the pandemic: Food Independence, a much-needed food pantry located in Independence, a new Seed saving group that will partner with the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library, and a new School gardening initiative The Annual meeting was held via Zoom and the Auction ran from October 16-November 1st. Thanks[…]