The Journey of “Hard” Gardening
What is "hard" gardening? Gardening as a whole is often labeled "hard". There is a great amount of work in preparing garden space, planting, weeding, controlling pests and more. Then
Creative Ways to Repurpose in the Garden
Hello from East Tennessee! I am happy to report that our last garden visit of the season is on the horizon - happening this Thursday. Here at Build It Up
Implementing Featured Garden Visits
Hello everyone! I hope we are collectively surviving this dry, hot summer together. We have officially begun garden visits here at Build It Up East TN. During the last week
A Successful First Kids Cooking Class
Hello everyone! We had a busy busy month of May. We started the month with a workshop on Organic Disease Management taught by local Extension agent Melody Rose Teague. Our
A Healthy Dose of Empowered Participation
Hello! I am going to dig a bit deeper with this blog as I've had some reflection as of recent that has influenced my perspective on creating an inclusive community
3 Books Gardener Jacqueline Uses Most Often
An Update From Build It Up East TN Happy Spring! The weather in East TN is up and down as it often is at this time of the year. Yesterday
Gardener Spotlight Story: The Dezta Family
Hello everyone! March is the start of our workshops for a whole new cohort of gardeners. Our first workshop is this Monday, so we are busy busy bees. We will
Spring Brassica Planting Tips + Kale Pesto Recipe
Hello everyone! Spring is here at the Build It Up program in East Tennessee and our gardeners just got their first plant starts of the season. We partnered with a
What’s New with Build It Up
Hello and happy new gardening year! We are so stoked to be back for another year with Grow Appalachia. This year, we have quite a few changes that we are
Gardener Spotlight Story: George and Cathy Carey
To finish up the year, I wanted to share a post from the people who matter most, our gardeners! George and Cathy Carey have been diligently gardening with us for
