Growing Community at the Farmers Market
The Knott County Farmers Market is opening early this year! At the request of the community, we will be opening in May to take advantage of pea and strawberry season.
Intensive Gardening 101
What is Intensive Gardening? Intensive gardening is a gardening method in which one plants a small garden in such a way that maximizes one’s harvest. Why use it? "The
Eastern KY Farmer Conference 2019
Our participants had a great time learning about small-scale farming at the Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference! The third annual Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference was held on February 22 and 23
Spring Classes in Hindman, Kentucky
It may still be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about spring gardening classes! As we look forward to warmer days ahead, we’re studying up on garden
Winter Planning & Planting
The wind is blowing, the snow is falling, the plants are growing... Wait, the plants are growing? During the winter, you can grow delicious early-season vegetables and get a head
Homegrown Holidays
After a summer of gardening and an autumn of preserving, the Hindman Settlement School’s Grow Appalachia participants are ready to celebrate the holidays eating their own organic, home-grown food. We
Harvesting the Season: 20,000 lbs of Produce
What a harvest! Our Grow Appalachia participants harvested over 20,000 lbs. of organic produce this year to feed their families and fuel their businesses. For four years, the Hindman Settlement
Erosion 101
Soil erosion can destroy your garden. Erosion is the process by which wind and water remove soil from an area. A typical soil is composed of topsoil and subsoil. The
Can Veggies 3 Ways
When the crops lay heavy and ready to harvest, it can only mean one thing: it's time for the Hindman Settlement School’s annual canning class! Local master canner Bonita Adams
Beans are beans, right?
What a month it has been! I’ve been traveling all over Eastern Kentucky visiting the beautiful gardens of our Grow Appalachia participants. If there is one thing I’ve learned this
