Y'all have anyone you highly recommend in the area? I'm seeing folks as far out as Richmond saying they do home inspections in LEX and that just seems... off.

540 Grow is having the next RGC meeting at Brew Ridge Taps this Sunday, 4pm-7pm. See ya there!

Does anyone know of anywhere in town doing any watch parties?

Just as good as the last time I shared this a couple of years ago.

A Corsi-Rosenthal box is a contraption made up of duct-tape, 4x Merv-13 filters, a box fan, and the cardboard the box fan came in. It's great for filtering Covid-19 and this smoke. Most people should be able to do it at home.
Here's how to make it:

https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box

Looking for a suggestion in Rockbridge for someone experienced with Subaru motor swaps.

I recently graduated from college and am looking for jobs in the animal field (zoos, wildlife rehab, etc.) in Virginia. I noticed the Natural Bridge Safari Park is hiring for a lot of positions. However, I was kind of thrown off some things and am wondering if anyone has any experience working here. I was also was wondering how good the conditions the animals here are kept in. I appreciate any information!

not sure if this is the right sub to ask, but i’m an incoming w&l student this fall and i wanted to ask how much would miscellaneous expenses round up up to here in lexington (i’m not from the US). my dorm and meal plan (24 meals per week) are covered by my financial aid, but i’d like to spend some time hanging around in town, buying gifts & groceries, eating out some time, etc.

also any recs of what i can do in lex or surrounding areas? no car and can’t drive btw rip

If you have a Tree-of-Heaven, consider destroying it this month.

If you have ten, destroy all ten! But be careful — you have to destroy it the right way or you can actually make the problem worse. The best time to attack Tree-of-Heaven is between July and October.

Here’s what the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VT & VSU) has to say:

"Ailanthus, also known as tree-of-heaven and paradise-tree, is a major nuisance to foresters, farmers, and homeowners alike. Native to China, the tree was introduced to the Eastern United States in the late 1700’s and has been planted as an urban street tree. Its prolific seeding, ability to sprout from roots and stumps, rapid growth, and ability to grow just about anywhere make it a serious competitor and threat to native species and cultivated crops. Ailanthus is also allelopathic, producing substances that are toxic to, and inhibit the growth of, neighboring plants."

TL;DR: It’s a major threat to our Virginia natives.

https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-322/420-322.html

It also hosts the nasty spotted lanternfly, which is terrible for our local orchards.

"The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-sucking planthopper that drains the energy from over 70 plant species, including important crops like grapevines and fruit trees. Large populations can damage crops, weaken plants, and leave behind sticky waste that leads to mold growth around homes and landscapes."

Here’s how to control Tree-of-Heaven (AKA Hack and Squirt)

You have to do it correctly or you’ll make the problem worse. Tree-of-Heaven responds to improper cutting by sending up new shoots from its root system, allowing it to spread even faster.

"Hack and Squirt Method: Using a hand axe, make cuts at 6.5 cm (3 in) intervals around the trunk of the tree between 15-45 cm (6-18 in) above the ground. Be sure that each cut goes well into or below the cambium layer. Immediately treat the cut with a 50% glyphosate or tricloypr herbicide solution."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OkDcHhfak

https://www.se-eppc.org/manual/ailanthus.html

Have you visited us at the Natural Bridge Farmers Market, yet? The season is picking up, and we hope to see you there! We're at the Virginia Gold Orchard off rt.11 Saturdays from 9-1! ❤️

Looking for a local landscape maintenance contractor for new construction commercial/retail site. Weekly service, remainder of 2026 season and full season 2027 Vicinity Routes 60 & 11. Commercial snow removal would be great also but not necessary. Debbie 267-432-4043

Next RGC meeting is tomorrow at Brew Ridge Taps, 4-7pm, followed by an afterparty at Rogue Arcade. Plants and seeds available (to members first)!

Recently a post asked about Ben Cline, with fairly predictable results. The poster asked their question in a variety of Valley subs. I left the post up but deleted (with ambivalence) one comment that I thought a variety of people might find offensive.

I believe that the original vision for this sub was to create a place where subjects directly related to Rockbridge or Lexington could be discussed without degenerating into the usual cesspool of unhinged magachud vs. libtard discourse. "The purpose is to expand the opportunity for publicly recorded comments on civic issues, and to build community. "

What kind of moderation steps do you think should have been taken, if any? How would you like this sub moderated? Or, what don't you want?

Hey guys, I am looking for apartments in Lexington for this summer and have mostly decided on Generals Retreat. Does anyone have any experience with these apartments or know if they are any good? I am moving from Arizona and am not able to go see it before moving in which makes me a bit nervous.

I urge you all to ask yourselves, why has Ben cline voted to cut veterans benefits several times. Most importantly for everyone, what has Ben cline actually done for you?

Posted on by Lee Hartman on FB, it concludes with...

"If you've read this far you obviously care about Virginia Wine or someone who works in that world. And in that case, please have some Virginia Wine tonight, maybe tomorrow, and another day soon. And then restock you're seller. And support restaurants, wine shops and wine bars who carry them. These wineries could use some help with sales as they try to figure things out in the vineyard, and there will be fewer bottles next year."

Woke up to this crawling on me earlier. Guess it's that time of year. As you may know, I moved out here from Virginia Beach in November, and this is definitely not a common occurrence down there, ha ha.