The End of an Era-For Now
While the growing season is drawing near the end, the weather has shifted, and so have many of our jobs and responsibilities. Martin County Extension has been part of Grow
Hardworking Families
If you notice, I have featured this family before in our blog. They have worked so hard on their garden this year. They have had great success with all things.
Appalachian Strong
Over the last month, Kentucky has been through a lot with all the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. While the rain has been good for the crops this year, people have
Summer 2022 Gardening Goodness
Wow! It seems to have been a great growing season for many of our Grow Appalachia participants. We hear stories daily of how good their garden is doing and see
Canning 101
Last year in 2021 the first class we held post-COVID was a food preservation class. We are so happy to be able to host another food preservation class here at
Well Hello There My Little Pretties!
Well hello, there my little pretties. Taken right out of the mouth of one of our gardeners on Grow Appalachia. All of our gardeners have been anxiously awaiting the time
Spring in the Garden
Spring in the Garden. Spring in the garden is a busy time. Let's say that again. Spring in the garden is a busy time. From soil samples, soil prep, tilling,
Welcome to 2022 Grow Appalachia Gardening
Welcome to the 2022 growing season! It is still unimaginable to me that we are beginning this season already. It just seems as though we started last year's season. We
Is it Fall Yet?
Even though we are almost midway into October, the temps here in Eastern Kentucky are still bringing on some hot weather. While some of our gardeners did grow Fall gardens,
Let’s Give Them Pumpkin to Talk About
Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween or decorating. They serve many purposes, most of which were designed as healthy, nutritious vegetables. Pumpkins are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are
