Farms & Agriculture
Floyd County Annual Seed Swap
Dear Seed Lovers, Here comes the Annual Floyd County Seed Swap Potluck! What: Free seeds for all! ... More
Free Movie & Seed Bomb Making Night
Springhouse Community School 144 Silver Maple Lane, Pilot, VA, United StatesIt is time to steward that which stewards us. Come join us at Springhouse Community School for... More
Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping—Parts I & II—The Spikenard Method
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary 401 Hideaway Ln., Floyd, VA, United StatesThis is Spikenard’s basic class in biodynamic/sustainable beekeeping methods. This workshop will offer in-depth advice for those... More
CANCELLED- Spring Equinox Potluck at JPI – But check out the ON-LINE INTERACTIVE SHARING option!
Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Bio-Dynamics 652 Thompson Rd, Floyd, VA, United StatesCANCELLED Join us in celebration of the Spring Equinox. As well as coming together for a potluck... More
Top-Bar Beekeeping
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary 401 Hideaway Ln., Floyd, VA, United StatesCome join us for an exciting workshop focused exclusively on the principles and practices of top bar... More
GONE FACEBOOK LIVE! Attack of the Clones: Fundamentals of Plant Propagation
Fields Edge Farm 1834 Rush Fork Rd SW, Floyd, VA, United StatesNOW FREE ONLINE! Same Day and Time- on Facebook Live- Are you new to gardening and want... More
Woodland Medicine Garden
In this hands-on workshop students will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to create a haven for... More
Ginseng Farming and Preservation
Join Chester in the Wilds of the Appalachian and discover the world of Ginseng. This three hour... More
2020 Floyd Virginia Morel Foray
Come and join Chris and Levena in Virginia for the 2020 Morel Mushroom Hunting Club’s Foray. This... More
Biodynamic Orcharding for a Changing World
Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Bio-Dynamics 652 Thompson Rd, Floyd, VA, United StatesThere is no doubt that the world around us is changing in so many ways. In order... More
OPEN! Floyd Farmers Market
Floyd Farmers Market Community Pavilion - 205 S Locust, Floyd, VA, United StatesOpening Market - May 2, 9am - 1pm Every Saturday through Thanksgiving Opening: In accordance with VDACS... More
VIRTUAL – Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping – Part 3: Spring & Summer & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping—Part III (Now Online!)
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary WebinarThis class is now being presented as an online webinar. Hands-on guidance in beekeeping tasks through the... More
VIRTUAL Biodynamic Pest Management for Beekeepers (Webinar)
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary WebinarThis online class provides guidance from the Spikenard biodynamic perspective for forming a healthy relationship to parasites,... More
Living Soil: The Foundation for Healthy Plants
Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Bio-Dynamics 652 Thompson Rd, Floyd, VA, United StatesA healthy plant starts with healthy soil. In this class, we will cover the basics of soil... More
Innovation & Inspiration Weekend – Open House
Innovation & Inspiration Weekend -Open House May 23-24 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain date May 30-31)... More
VIRTUAL Losing a Hive – Understanding & Troubleshooting
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary WebinarAll beekeepers must be prepared for the loss of a colony, but it’s not always easy to... More
Perma-Dynamics: Session Four
Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Bio-Dynamics 652 Thompson Rd, Floyd, VA, United StatesThis will be the most hands-on, detailed dive into Permaculture Design yet. This session will be filled... More
VIRTUAL – Products from the Honeybees and for the Honeybees
Join us for an exciting exploration of the special healing products that the honeybees can give: honey,... More
Gourmet Garlic: From Planting to Your Plate
This workshop will get your hands dirty and your breath garlicy! Fields Edge Farm is well known... More
VIRUTAL – Formic Acid – The Gift of the Stinging Insects
Humanity has been gifted with a close partner in evolution, the honeybee, who is a member of... More
WEBINAR – The Pollinators as an Essential Organ of the Farm
The relationship between plants and insects is one of kinship, dependence, and vital importance for the whole... More
ONLINE ZOOM – The Magical World of the Honeybees and Beekeeping
Note: This class may be taken as a standalone class, or as part of the Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary/Waldorf... More
WEBINAR – The Magical World of Honeybees and Beekeeping
Date: Friday, July 10 Time: 10am-2pm Eastern Time Location: Online Zoom Webinar Note: This class may be... More
Farm Tour & Potluck
Fields Edge Farm 1834 Rush Fork Rd SW, Floyd, VA, United StatesFloyd is well known for its vibrant farming scene and its legendary potlucks! Get a taste of... More
CANCELED Organic Alchemy: Home-made garden sprays and fertilizers
Interested in low cost, closed loop options for building soil health organically? This class helps you master... More