ShareTyro Nelson County, Virginia In spite of threatening skies Pharsalia’s Rockin Blues went off perfectly this past weekend in Tyro. The event was held to benefit Nelson County’s Almost Home SPCA, The Nelson County Community Fund and The Pharsalia Renovation Fund. Open publication – Free publishing – More nelson county Our August 2011 issue (page [...]
ShareJoel Salatin of Polyface Farms came to Pharsalia to preach the gospel of the locavore food movement. Before the talk, guests sunk their teeth into meaty Polyface hot dogs complete with all the fixin’s – or as Joel called the condiments, condominiums. Thumbs up on the Rhubarb crisp, by the way. Then it was on [...]
ShareTyro Nelson County, Virginia If you don’t know the name Joel Salatin by now, you should. Joel is considered the foremost expert on non-industrial food production. He and his family started Polyface Farm back in 1961. Rather than using highly industrialized methods to bring the old farm back into shape, Joel ignored conventional wisdom and [...]
Share Learn the best way to prune shrubs and small trees in your garden with landscape and professional gardener Susan Viemeister. This workshop will provide an overview of what to prune, when and how as well as which tools are best for the job. We will then go out into the gardens and demonstrate pruning [...]
Share Don Haynie from Buffalo Springs Farm will lead this workshop in creating the traditional door swag as seen Williamsburg. An assortment of greens, cones, fruit and berries will be used. Lunch included. Go to www.pharsaliaevents.com for more information or call for details. Event Date: Monday 7th of December 2009 10:30 AM Location/Address: 2333 Pharsalia [...]
Share Join us for an afternoon of creative Holiday Baking! We’ll make sweet and savory items for gift giving, seasonal appetizers for holiday parties and share packing ideas. Lunch and recipes included. Go to www.pharsaliaevents.com for more info or call 434.277.5231 for more details. Event Date: Wednesday 9th of December 2009 11:00 AM Location/Address: 2333 [...]
ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia By Jim Hall The Nelson County Rotary Club met recently to present checks to local organizations for their efforts to provide services to the county and international projects. Pictured (left to right) Jim Parr presenting the Piney River Fire Department; Rev David Cameron, Rockfish Presbyterian Church (International Project – “This Child [...]
Share Join for some Cool Heat, Poolside! Back by popular demand! Ever wonder why countries with warmer climates have spicy food? Those chili’s can actually help cool you off! Shaaron Honeycutt will offer an experiential non “cooking” class – using both the usual and non-traditional; as well as many local, seasonal, super-fresh, ingredients. Discover how [...]
ShareTyro Nelson County, Virginia The Nelson County Folk Life Festival continues Sunday in Tyro at the Pharsalia Plantation. This is the second time for the highly successful event last held in 2007. Our Paul Purpura came down off of the mountain Saturday afternoon and grabbed these images from the festivities. Free passes to attend will [...]
ShareTyro Nelson County, Virginia After two years of waiting, the highly successful Nelson County Folk Life Festival at Pharsalia returns this weekend for its second run. We covered the 1st event back in 2007. A host of heritage tradesmen in period dress and contemporary craftsmen will be on hand to demonstrate and sell their many [...]
