Spring in the Kids Garden
The Kids had great germination for their spring crops of peas, carrots and radishes. Potatoes are just starting to come up and we planted cool season greens as well: lettuce,[…]
Congratulations to GLC Business Challenge Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 GLC Business Challenge. The board decided to support 2 businesses this year; Angie’s Sip and Taste in downtown Independence and[…]
Sneak Peek Farmers Market-April 18, 9 am-1 pm
Can’t wait for the Farmers Market to return to Town Park? You don’t have to! We’ll open early for a pre-season peek and give you a chance to purchase plants,[…]
Permaculture Workday April 12, 9am
Join the Permaculture group for a monthly workday on Saturday 4/12 @ 9am. Bring shovel, rake & work gloves. All workdays are in the Permaculture garden at the Church of[…]
School garden update
We are thrilled to be back at Independence Elementary School this spring. John Alexander, Vanessa Austin and I are working with three 1st grade classes. We have sown seeds and[…]
Seed Library update
Thanks to everyone who came to the Seed Library Open House. We had a record crowd of 15 people. We handed out seeds and information on seed saving and answered[…]
Food Independence featured at TCCF showcase
The public is invited to learn more about the recipients of the Twin County Community Foundation grants that were awarded in 2025. Food Independence has received 2 TCCF grants to[…]
Young Shade Tree pruning Workshop, March 22
Join us for a free shade tree pruning workshop March 22 at Town Park. We will be pruning the 3 young shade trees. Now is the time to shape them[…]