No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22
Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesAre you tired of spending your free time mowing? Save time and money while helping pollinators and wildlife! Learn to use permaculture design principles to reduce maintenance and increase enjoyment of your space, no matter how large or small. Cynthia Taylor will lead this workshop Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to noon at the Grayson[...]
Cooking Day with Chef Jen July 5
Independence Town ParkCooking Days with Chef Jen are the first Friday of the month. Our next one is July 5. Enjoy free samples and learn fast, fresh recipes featuring market products. Recipes are posted on the website, independecefarmersmarket.org., click "recipes". We skip Cooking Day in August since that is the Tomato Festival. The remaining Cooking Days are[...]
2nd Saturday Market, July 13
Independence Town ParkThe 2nd Second Saturday Market will be held Saturday, July 13 from 9am to 1pm. IFM Kids Bucks will be available to the first 20 kids to the Market booth. It is located in the center of the pavilion on the HWY 21 side. Each kid gets $5 of IFM kids bucks which can purchase[...]
Introduction to Canning July 13
Gate Center Kitchen Davis Street, Independence, United StatesDid you miss the earlier canning classes or just need a refresher now that your produce is coming in? Join us for this Introduction to canning workshop Saturday July 13 from 1-4 pm. We highlight both water bath and pressure canning. I confess, I am a rank amateur when it comes to pressure canning. So[...]
Invasive plant Control, Sept 14
This was one of our most popular presentations last year. If you need a refresher or missed the presentation last year, here's your chance. Cynthia and Rick Taylor will share their expertise on how to control invasive plants common to our area. The workshop is from 1-4pm, location to be announced.
Plant the Park
Independence Town ParkWant to help plant the park? This event is hosted by the Town of Independence. Here are the details: Please consider volunteering to help plant approximately 500 seedlings and shrubs in Independence Town Park on September 27th (afternoon) and/or September 28th (all day). We’re looking for approximately 20 volunteers who will be divided in to[...]
Pruning workshop 11am-1pm
Church of the Good ShepherdJoin Grayson LandCare and the Permaculture Group Saturday February 8 from 11am until 1 pm at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333 The workshop will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River[...]
Grow More Vegetables February 15
Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesIt’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 two: Pest, disease and irrigation
Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesEveryone is invited to an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare office, Saturday March 1st 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 our Grow More Vegetables[...]
Pre-season Vendor meeting March 28
VA, United StatesPlease plan to attend our annual pre-season vendor meeting and potluck Friday March 28 from 11-2 at the VFW Hall,115 Klondike Rd, Independence, VA 24348. Attendance is expected if you plan to be a vendor this year. If possible, bring your scale and Donna will check them -just a reminder, all scales used at Farmers[...]
Seed Library Open House
Wythe-Grayson Regional LibraryThe 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[...]
Preview Farmers Market
Independence Town ParkCan't wait for the Farmers Market to return to Town Park? You don't have to! We'll open early for a pre-season peak and give you a chance to purchase fresh, local food and artisan crafts just in time for Easter. Join us from 9-1. We'll have our Grand Opening May 2nd, our typical opening day,[...]