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.[...]
July presentation features Elizabeth Underwood of the New River Conservancy
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesWe are happy to bring Elizabeth Underwood back to Independence to help us get ready for Clean River Month in August. Elizabeth is Director of New River Conservancy. She will speak about the New River Hill Forest, our 174 acre land acquisition in Grayson County, and an overall update on NRC. Join us July 17[...]
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[...]
September meeting features beekeeping and flower farming
Please note the earlier start time due to shorter days. Thanks very much to Hank and Denise Sturkie of Mt. View Farm for hosting the September meeting. There is always interest in the art of beekeeping and cutflowers continue to grow in popularity. We'll do a flower walk and end with a bee talk. In[...]
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.
Annual meeting and Auction October 16 at the Fries Theatre, in Fries VA
Fries Theater 316 W Main St,, Fries, VA, United StatesWe look forward to seeing everyone-please invite your friends and neighbors-to the Harvest Moon Dinner, Auction and annual meeting! We are happy to showcase the Historic Fries Theater at 316 W.Main Street, Fries VA 24330 from 5:30-9pm. The tentative schedule for the evening includes 30 minutes to meet and mingle, check out the silent auction[...]
IFM OnLine Market Open House
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Independence Farmers Market will host the annual Online Market Open House at the IFM/GLC office at 104 Courthouse Street. This free event will be held during the regular pick up hours from 4-6 pm on Wednesday November 15. Everyone is invited to try samples, meet the vendors, get help setting up an account, and[...]
Holiday Card workshop
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesInstead of a meeting this month, we’ll have a hands-on workshop. Join us Sunday afternoon November 19 from 2-4 pm. Make your own holiday cards and gift tags with pressed flowers and ferns. You can also embellish with paint or colored pencils. $5 covers the cost of all materials for 5 cards. Kids are welcome[...]
Food Independence Distribution Nov 21
The monthly Food Independence Food Distribution is November 21st. This is a week early to make sure folks get their boxes before the holidays. Thanks to everyone who helped with the Turkey Fund!
1st Winter Market, Nov 24, 11am -2pm
Courtthouse StreetThe Independence Farmers Market Winter Markets will be held from 11-2pm on Friday November 24 and Saturday December 2. Both Markets will be held on Courthouse Street and Gate Center parking lot and feature IFM Kids Bucks. The first 25 kids to the Market tent get $5 of IFM Kids Bucks to spend on anything[...]