Grayson Permaculture Group
Building Good Soil with Permaculture
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesWhat the heck is Hugelculture? Join us to learn more about this age-old soil-building technique and how you can use the principles in your own garden. RSVP [email protected]
Pallet Herb Garden Make & Take-POSTPONED
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesDue to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the Pallet Herb Garden Workshop. A new date has not been set. Saturday, May 20th, 9:30-1pm we will have our monthly workday at COGS instead of the pallet workshop. We will be planting bell peppers in the annual garden and sheet mulching the paths and swales. Join us[...]
POSTPONED! June 19th meeting POSTPONED!
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThis June presentation has it all: It's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Join us at the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. We will gather at the Church of the Good Shepherd on June 19th for a cookout at 6 pm followed by a tour of the garden. Bring[...]
June 26 meeting at the Permaculture garden .
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThis rescheduled June presentation has it all: It's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Join us at the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. We will gather at the Church of the Good Shepherd on June 26th for a cookout at 6 pm followed by a tour of the garden.[...]
August meeting features invasive plant control with Cynthia Taylor
You can control many of the invasive plants we struggle with using mechanical and chemical treatments, combined with seasonal timing. Early fall is the best time to start controlling invasive plants and permaculture garden creator, Cynthia Taylor, will lead a demonstration/presentation to show us control methods for common invasives in our area. Learn techniques you[...]
Permaculture Garden Workdays
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin the Grayson Permaculture Group for a variety of tasks required to maintain and expand the Food Forest Garden. Learn from our group of experienced permaculture gardeners and explore the garden with the folks who work to maintain it. Bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes. Tools and materials provided. email: [email protected] for more information.
Tapping black walnut for syrup
Tapping, it's not just for Maples! Join Rick and Cynthia Taylor for tapping and making syrup from black walnut trees. They will discuss supplies, tapping/boiling/evaporating and finishing. Rsvp to [email protected] for directions. RAIN OR SHINE, most activities are under shelter
Pruning Workshop 11am-1pm
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesYES, we ARE pruning today! Join us Saturday February 10 from 11am until 1 pm at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd. The workshop will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River North and is a GLC board member. We'll[...]
Book Discussion-Noah’s Garden
Join the Grayson Permaculture Group for a book review at the home of Ann Watson (call 276-768-8171 for details and directions) on Friday evening February 16th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. We are reading a classic by Sara Stein, Noah’s Garden. All are welcome to enjoy food and fellowship with some lively discussion. A main dish will[...]
Permaculture Meeting and potluck March 14
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday March 14 at 6pm. Contact Cynthia at [email protected] for more more information. Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.