Workshop
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[...]
Grow More Vegetables, part 1, February 17
Courtthouse StreetIt’s back. Learn to pack a 21/2 X 5 foot raised bed with a huge amount of vegetables! It’s easy to multiply by 5 so this works for larger gardens too. This is an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels. We’ll meet at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 104 Courthouse Street, Saturday February[...]
Grow More Vegetables, part 2: Pest, Disease and Irrigation
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Independence Farmers Market invites the public to an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare office, Saturday March 2nd from 9 am to noon. The office is located at 104 Courthouse Street in Independence. Cost is $15 and light refreshments will be served. This is the second part of[...]
Seed Library Open House April 13
Wythe-Grayson Public LibraryEveryone is invited to join us for an open house at the Wythe-Grayson Public Library Saturday April 13 from 12-2pm. The library is the host for the seed library which got it's start during the pandemic as seeds became expensive and in some cases hard to find. The premise of the Seed Library is that[...]
CANCELLED:Planter Workshop and potluck at Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesDue to low registrations, the workshop has been cancelled Join the Permaculture group for a planter workshop Thursday May 9 at 6pm at Church of the Good Shepherd. A meal will be served. Cost is $10 to cover cost of materials. Please RSVP by contacting Cynthia at [email protected] for more more information. Permaculture meetings are[...]
Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting June 17 6pm
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesIt's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. The cookout begins at 6pm at the garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333., please bring a side dish to share. This will[...]
No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesAre you tired of spending your free time mowing? Save time and money while helping pollinators and wildlife! Learn to use permaculture design principles to reduce maintenance and increase enjoyment of your space, no matter how large or small. Cynthia Taylor will lead this workshop Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to noon at the[...]
Introduction to Canning July 13
Gate Center 122 Davis Street, Independence, United StatesJoin us for this Introduction to canning workshop Saturday July 13 from 1:30 -4 pm at the Grayson County Gate Center Kitchen. We highlight both water bath and pressure canning. I confess, I am a rank amateur when it comes to pressure canning. So let's learn together! We will make water bath pickles and pressure[...]
Invasive plant Control, Sept 14
This was one of our most popular presentations last year. If you need a refresher or missed the presentation last year, here's your chance. Cynthia and Rick Taylor will share their expertise on how to control invasive plants common to our area. The workshop is from 2-4pm, location to be announced.