Free Market Christmas Shop
Gate Center 122 Davis Street, Independence, United StatesThe Annual Free Market Christmas Shop will be held in the Gate Center. 11am-1pm is just for kids-"elves" will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members. 1-3pm the shop is open to everyone. It's all free and the Cate Center Culinary class will serve hot chocolate and cookies.
Food Distribution December 19
The monthly Food Distribution is Tuesday December 19. This is a week early to ensure folks get their box before the holiday.
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[...]
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[...]
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.
Permaculture Workday Saturday March 16, plus yoga from 9-10
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin the Permaculture group for their monthly workday March 16 from 10-noon. As a special treat, at 9am Susan will be teaching a yoga for gardeners class in the permaculture garden. Permaculture work days are generally the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to noon. The best way to learn anything is by doing. [...]
Permaculture Meeting and potluck April 11
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday April 11 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.