Grayson County Public Library

This workshop is aimed at recreating the garden of Martha Washington, first First Lady of the United States! We’ll be planting 18th-century heritage seeds known to have been grown at Mount Vernon, including: Lettuce (Amish Deer Tongue) Onion (White Lisbon Bunching) Cucumber (Armenian) Kale (Blue Curled Scotch) Hot Pepper (Fish) Carrot (Danvers 126) Radish (Early Scarlet Globe) Watermelon (Georgia Rattlesnake) Date: May 8th  Time: 4 to 5 pm  Location: Grayson ... Read More

Join us to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with this lovely Declaration Bouquet! Each flower was selected thanks to its name, with reference to the Declaration of Independence and the National Anthem! Gaillardia (Independence) Verbena (Freedom) Marigold (Star-Spangled) Morning Glory (Happiness) Cosmos (Liberty) Date: May 16th  Time: 11 am to 12 pm   Location: Grayson County Library  PLEASE NOTE: All materials will be provided. ... Read More

Early colonists of the 17th and 18th centuries brought knowledge of their existing gardening practices with them, along with seeds & cuttings packed carefully to ensure survival on the journey to North America. On arrival, they often planted essential herbs in a garden by the door, or a ‘dooryard garden’ for convenience. Parsley (Single Italian) Chives (Broad Leaved Lemon Balm (Common) Hyssop (Anise) Dill (Mammoth) Fennel (Sweet) Chamomile (German) Nasturtium ... Read More