CONSUMER EVENTS
May 17, 2012
Workshop: Edible Landscaping for Garden & Farm
Maple Hill Farm, 7129 Scottsville Road, Scottsville, VA 24590
Take your yard from ornamental to edible! Join us for a workshop on home fruit production, taught by Michael McConkey from Edible Landscaping. During this three-hour course, Michael will discuss:
- the kinds of fruit that grow well in this region, including native and exotic choices beyond typical orchard varieties.
- planning your edible yard: choosing and preparing a site, pest management, upkeep for optimal success.
- propagation techniques and future steps.
Michael will also bring plants available for purchase after class.
June 23, 2012
Richmond Vegetarian Festival 2012
Bryan Park in Richmond, Virginia, from noon to 6 p.m.
June 23-24, 2012
VIRGINIA SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE FESTIVAL
Lazy Days Winery
1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst, VA 24521
434.381.6088
Featuring award winning regional wines, locally grown foods and specialty products. Live music by area musicians, arts and crafts, antique cars, children's events. Covered venue. rain or shine.
June 23: 11am-7pm
June 24: 11am-5pm
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door.
August 31 and Sept 1, 2012
Great Outdoors Expo 2012
Glen Lyn Park in Giles County
540.922.8400
info@greatoutdoors-expo.com
Farm, Forest, Field, and Fish - Education and Fun! Along the banks of the New River in Glen, Lyn, Virginia
Seminars, demonstrations and exhibits that will engage all ages.
A hands-on learning environment that will also entertain you.
Music throughout the day Saturday. Give-a-ways, demonstrations, presentations and kid friendly activities. Farmers Market
Serving Bland, Craig, Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford, Tazewell, & Wythe Counties in Virginia and Monroe and Mercer Counties in West Virginia
Only $5.00 per vehicle, per day.