Heirloom Seed Project — Chad Brock–Red Bird Mission
This year Red Bird Mission's Grow Appalachia Program is venturing into an heirloom seed project. This project is designed to produce several types and varieties of heirloom seeds for
Planting, Tilling, Workshops!!!
Here at WestCare we've been super busy this past week getting all the plots tilled and finally being able to start planting our seeds! everyone is super excited and loving the
Seed Swap and Farmers Market Dinner
Last weekend, one week before our first Farmers Market, we hosted a pre- farmers market lunch to get our farmers excited for this weekend. The lunch took place at the
Field Notes: Feeling Productive
Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program By D. This past week was not only productive but also a new learning experience. The hoop house got weeded, a lot of mulching, and new
Henderson Settlement Home-visits ~ Jackie
Yesterday I loaded-up the Grow Appalachia van with plants, seeds and tools and headed for Siler, Ky to visit with several of our new gardeners. Although Siler is
Sweet Slips
On Wednesday of last week, we had the pleasure of having one of our long term gardeners, General Peyton, (General is really his first name--not his rank) come to the
Our Farm Story: Part 2
Post by Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program (This is the second of a two-part post. Click here to read Part 1.) We started small. Our foray in farming involved only a
The joy of seeing people work in the garden!
The last two mondays we've worked in the garden instead of having a meeting. It is such a joy seeing the garden full of people preparing and planting their beds.
From Salsa to Grow Boxes, All in a Day’s Work
After working most of the day Friday canning the Roma tomatoes, we took home a box to make Salsa. Salsa making can be addictive. You can use a mix or
Greenhouse days continue in Abingdon, VA
We've been working hard growing all our starts for the season at the Virginia Highlands Community College Greenhouse. We have a great crew out there. Several regulars, including Hannah
