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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[...]
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Harvest Moon Social and auction
Grange Hall, Troutdale Va 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, United StatesOctober is coming and with it the Grayson LandCare Annual Meeting and Auction, featuring hors d'oeuvres by Chef Jen Cavey! We look forward to seeing everyone for this event. This year we are in western Grayson County at the Goodwill Grange, 804 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale Va 24378. We are excited to have Chef Jen[...]
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Fruit tree pruning 11-1 pm Feb 8
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesYES, we ARE pruning today! Join us Saturday February 8from 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 the Vice President of GLC. We'll[...]
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Shade Tree Pruning Workshop
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us for a free shade tree pruning workshop March 22 at Town Park. The workshop is from 10 to noon and will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River North and is the Vice President of GLC. Dress warmly and bring pruners or[...]
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Seed Library Open House
Grayson County Library 147 S. Independence Ave, Independence, United StatesThe open House at the Seed Library will be 11am to 1 pm Saturday, March 29 at the Library in Independence. The notion of the seed library is that you’ll “check out” some seeds early in the season and ‘return’ the seeds that you saved from your harvest. If you are a new gardener or[...]
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Free Kids Activities at the Permaculture Garden, May 31, 10-11:30am
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThe Grayson LandCare Permaculture Group will host free kids activities with a permaculture focus from 10-11:30 pm at the Permaculture Garden at Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 9441 Grayson Parkway in Baywood. The target age group is 6-12 year olds. This activity is limited to 15 kids. Please register at permaculture@graysonlandcare.org Grayson LandCare[...]
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Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting THURSDAY June 19 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[...]
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Composting and water harvesting workshop June 21 plus Herbal workshop! (postponed from May 17)
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin the permaculture group from 10- noon June 21st at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd for a FREE composting and water harvesting workshop. There are lots of ways to make compost, they will demonstrate a few different styles. You'll also learn how to capture rainwater for irrigation. And we'll hold the[...]
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Chestnut breeding, oxalic testing demonstration, August 9
Grayson County Fair 10278 Elk Creek Parkway, Elk Creek, United StatesClint Morse will discuss exciting developments of American Chestnut breeding and demonstrate a new testing method. Saturday August 9 at the Grayson County Fair at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30. He will be available to talk about the Chestnut program from 9-noon. The Fair is held at Bottomley Evergreens & Farms, 10278 Elk Creek Parkway, Elk Creek, VA 24348.[...]
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Harvest Moon Social, Auction and Annual Meeting is SATURDAY October 18. YOU are invited!
Grange Hall, Troutdale Va 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, United StatesYou are cordially invited to join Grayson LandCare Saturday, October 18, 5:30 - 8 pm at the Goodwill Grange #959, 840 Grange Hall Road, Troutdale VA, 24378. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please bring your friends and an appetite! The schedule for the evening: 5:30 Doors open 5:30-7:30 Heavy Hors D'oeuvres 5:45 Welcome 5:30-7:00 Silent[...]