A few weeks ago I asked several of our gardeners if they would be interested in contributing to the Grow Appalachia blog. The following story was written by Val, one of our gardeners.
Hey Everyone, this is Val, I live in Clairfield TN. This is my second year with the Grow Appalachia program. I am really excited this year. I have 1/2 acres to plant. I am hoping to plant half for canning and freezing and half for selling at the Farmers Market.
I’ve had my soil tested and I’m waiting for the weather to clear up so that I can have my garden plowed. They have given me fertilizer for my garden and seed potatoes and onions so now all I need is a few warm days for the ground to dry and I’ll be set to start gardening.
I really enjoy the classes, especially the canning, freezing and dehydrating classes. These classes teach a forgotten trade .
I’ve really enjoyed the program. I am very grateful for it. Till next time Val.
I love hearing from gardeners when their classes are. I didn’t think about having food preservation courses in the winter; we will start in April and have a class monthly and attempt to organize according to what’s in the garden/techniques most interesting/useful to people… I like the idea of connecting as a group during the winter instead.
Thanks!
Heather in Abingdon, VA