The Forgotten Fruit
This time of year often brings questions surrounding a fruit that many have long forgotten. Just the mention of it, however, takes some people straight back to their childhood to
Summer Reflections
We have had a phenomenal year in Magoffin County Grow Appalachia! I look for even more great things to happen as we transition into the fall and finish harvesting and
High Tunnel Success
When I began my career in Magoffin County in late 2014, one of my first visitors was an enthusiastic gentleman looking for assistance with becoming self-sufficient so that he could
Diversifying is Fun!
In Magoffin County, our GA family has learned that diversifying is fun! Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and onions are great, of course, but there's something special about learning to grow something
Teamwork makes the Dream Work
"Teamwork makes the dream work!" We've all heard that statement our entire lives. Most everybody knows that working as a team toward a common goal is a great way to
Preparing your Soil for Planting
The unusually warm weather this winter has ramped up the excitement for the 2017 garden season. With high temperatures reaching nearly 80 degrees in February, it’s hard for a gardener
Growing enthusiasm for Grow Appalachia!
The enthusiasm for Grow Appalachia continues to grow in Magoffin County as participants are learning and implementing new practices. Recent classes have focused on disease and pest management, as well
Success is not always what you see!
Gardening can sometimes be discouraging and overwhelming to both beginning and veteran gardeners. We anticipate gardening from late fall to early spring and can barely stand the excitement of what's
Honey Bee Swarms can be Safely Removed by Beekeepers
While every gardener loves honey bees for their pollination and the honey they make, they can sometimes be a serious pest. We all know that they search for flowers containing nectar
Working Raised Beds
Even though rain in recent weeks has made it difficult to get into the garden and do much work, we have not let that dampen our spirits here in Magoffin County. The Magoffin
