Through the Eyes of a Gardener
Howdy! This is Candace from Grow Appalachia Headquarters. This is the first time I’ve blogged, so be nice to me! I’ve had a few thoughts on my mind for the
Winter is here, even without the snow…
With, or without the snow, winter is here, again. The cold temperatures have brought a harsh reality to my eyes; my chickens are tougher than I am. While they
Cleanup time!
This is Marcus Plumlee, AmeriCorps member from the Grow Appalachia mothership. One of the most important tasks in taking care of your garden is cleaning it up for winter. So,
Garden? But I hate vegetables…
How many times have you heard someone mention that they don't like vegetables? I certainly have, even grown adults who refuse to eat anything but corn, green beans, and potatoes. Apparently
Farmers Markets
So, let's talk about Farmers Markets for a minute. Hasn't everyone been to a farmers market at least once? I would think so, but as I think about it, I
Joys of Fall
With fall comes so many flavors it is hard to fit them all in. While most everyone acknowledges the culinary excitement that develops as the tomatoes turn red and the green
Just do it…
What could be better than time spent in a group of inspiring people? The last few days I was fortunate enough to be in Berea for the Brushy Fork Institute
Learning… a continuing objective
Hello from Huntington WV! Over the last couple of weeks we have really begun to invest time in education and learning. From Mushroom cultivation to business planning, we are educating
Mushrooms…
mushrooms on log Hello everyone! Hope this wonderful fall-like weather is suiting everyone's plans. I find it both welcome and worrisome since cold weather is surely right behind
Farmers Market Haul
One of my goals during my year of service with Grow Appalachia is to personally develop healthy and local food habits. I never imagined this would be easy for a
