Learn about plant guilds and plant asparagus April 11.
Join the Permaculture Group at Church of the Good Shepherd (9441 Grayson PKWY, Galax VA) April 11 from 9 am to noon as they plant the plant guild to surround[…]
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Help clean up the Pollinator Garden at Town Park April 18
The Town has designated April 18 as Spring Cleaning Day! If you’d like to join in, I can use help cutting back and weeding in the Pollinator garden surrounding the[…]
IFM opens May 1 in Town Park!
Don’t miss the Independence Farmers Market Grand opening on May 1st at Town Park. We will feature our Mother’s Day Craft Fair AND Cooking Day. Guest Chefs Dean McRae and[…]
Food Independence Update
We are excited to announce we have passed the inspection for the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). With this program, we will have access to free fresh produce, meat,[…]
Garden Planning Workshop March 14-part one. Part 2: Garden Planting Workshop April 11
Join the Permaculture Group at Church of the Good Shepherd (9441 Grayson PKWY, Galax VA) March 14 from 9 am to noon as they plan a plant guild to surround[…]
Chestnuts! March 21, 1-2:30, 1908 Courthouse
Are you interested in helping to restore the American Chestnut in Grayson County? Come to an information meeting March 21 from 1-2:30 pm at the 1908 Courthouse Baldwin Auditorium Clint[…]
The Free Market has Medical Equipment for ANYONE who needs it
Three years ago, the Free Market started a new program to help the community—a medical equipment lending library. At first, we had mostly walkers, crutches, bedside commodes and shower chairs.[…]
Food Independence Update
After cancelling January’s distribution due to ice and snow we were all ready for February. Despite the cold temperatures and school cancellations: *50 Food Lion Gift Cards in the amount[…]