Wonderful Worms
Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program Post by Jessica Ballard Recently we had a children's class on worm composting. I worked with 9 children ages 3-11 to build a worm composting
Family Planting Traditions
Planting traditions run strong in Eastern Kentucky. I remember my granny, Marvolene Cornett, grew a huge garden every year. One of my fondest memories of her is sitting at her kitchen
Getting off the Ground!
February was a busy month here at Lotts Creek! We finished out our staffing y hiring Eduaro Flores- a transplant to Lotts Creek via marriage to a Cordia alumnus. Eddie
Community Garden
We are getting ready for another great year here in Laurel Co. This picture is familiar to some of you. It's a first for others. The weather isn"t cooperating very
Getting Excited to Grow in Mt Vernon
The growing season got here fast! For those of you who have used web-based resources, have you used smart gardener?? It's an amazing resource that helps you plan your garden.
The Sap is Rising in WV ~by Erica at High Rocks
The first week in February dozens of people filed into the Hillsboro Library and plunked baggies of dirt down on the counter. Luckily our librarians are very tolerant of such
PEP joins GROW Appalachia
We are excited to be part of the GROW Family. I have to admit that it has been a little overwhelming but I know it will be worth it when
Spotlight on Jackson County Jail Garden
Many benefits to the community This is Cumberland Valley District Health Department's first year as a full partner with Grow Appalachia. Our largest garden will be with the Jackson County Jail. They began their
Water, water everywhere but is it safe to irrigate?
As many of our families look forward to expanding their gardens this year, we are faced with two major challenges: water and pest control. Some of our gardens wilted with
A New Hoop House for Pine Mountain
At the end of the first day! February is coming to a close and the rainy weather is here, after several weeks of postponing we finally decided to
