Grayson LandCare
Potluck and weeding at Town Park May 15
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesAre curious about the orange flags around the retention pond at Town Park? Come see how the native seedlings fared this winter and help weed the planting. Join us May 15 from 5-6pm for weeding and plan to stay for a potluck afterward to reward your hard work! The Town of Independence will provide the[...]
Using Herbs- May 17
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin Michelle and Cynthia May 17 from 10-noon for an herbal workshop. We'll forage plants from the Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd and prepare them to eat, make a salve and a tincture. $10 payable the day of the workshop covers the cost of supplies.
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[...]
Chestnut breeding, hands on presentation, July 26
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesClint Morse will lead a workshop on exciting developments of American Chestnut breeding and teach a new testing method. Saturday 26, 3pm- Meet at the GLC office at 104 Courthouse street where we will do the oxalic acid test together as a group. The test needs to run for 23 hours. Part 2 will be[...]
Root Cellar Tour, Monday August 18, 6:45 pm
Have wondered about installing a root cellar? Here's your chance to tour one and learn about the process. Charlotte Hanes will let us take a look at the one she installed last year. Meet at 6:45 at 3419 Gold Hill Rd.
Ag & Art Tour at the Permaculture Garden September 6
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesBe sure to include a stop at the Permaculture Garden during the Ag & Art Tour this year. Meet permaculture group members, take the tour of the Food Forest and pollinator garden. Learn about seed saving and plants for pollinators and permaculture. The garden is located at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441[...]
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, 6:00-9pm 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: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Silent auction and hors d’oeuvres 6-7:15 pm, announcements and[...]