What’s a High Tunnel?
I'm sure many of you already know a thing or two about high tunnels, but I had no idea what exactly a high tunnel was before interning at Grow Appalachia.
A Heart Healthy Cooking Demo and When to Water Your Plants
This week at Mujeres Unidas, several participants showed up for a bit of a discussion facilitated by Gina Noe of the Madison County extension office. The discussion was based around
The Warrior Wagon and Warrior Washer
Growing Warriors has an innovative, exciting project in the works, that's finally taking off thanks to the hard work of the ladies in the Grow Appalachia office. The Warrior Wagon
Produce Storage: What do I refrigerate?
It's hot. We've all noticed it this week. It's been difficult to work in the sun for too long before the prospects of air conditioning or swimming win over weeding.
Garlic Harvesting and Tomato Pruning
This week at Mujeres Unidas, heads and heads of garlic were harvested, and several tomato plants were pruned, everyone anxiously awaiting the day when sweet, juicy, plump red goodness will
Acres of Harvest
As a summer intern for Grow Appalachia, I have had the opportunity to get my hands into several projects and plans, especially those that involve Growing Warriors. One of such
A Visit from John Paul
In case you haven't already read the newsletter that was sent out today... John Paul DeJoria, the man behind the funds for Grow Appalachia, visited Kentucky yesterday. Several members of
International Chic Dinner
A fantastic time was had by all last night at St. Thomas Lutheran Church! The church's air conditioning system recently went out; requiring a hefty amount of money to repair.
Appalachian ChalleNGe Academy
Last Thursday afternoon, David Cooke, Mark Walden, Mike Lewis, and I had the opportunity tour a great facility that has recently been established in Harlan County, Kentucky. The Appalachian ChalleNGe
Equality in the Garden
Saturday we were planting at the new Growing Warriors garden on the Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) Leestown Campus - in our section of Peacemeal Gardens. It is a
