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,[...]
Cooking Day June 6
Independence Town ParkJoin guest chefs Dean McRae and Loren Webster as they prepare fresh, healthy food using Market ingredients. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy free samples. Donations are always appreciated to help fund the cooking program.
Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting THURSDAY June 19 6pm
Church of the Good ShepherdIt'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[...]
KIDS DAY
Town ParkJoin us for fun, free activities for Kids of all ages June 20th. Kids Day was the first event ever held at the Market. It started in 2012. Join Andrea Wann and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for FRESH BUCKS The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh[...]
Composting and water harvesting workshop June 21 plus Herbal workshop!( postponed from May 17)
Church of the Good ShepherdJoin 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[...]