Cicadas and Flagging
Did you experience the loud, some would say annoying roaring of the periodical 17 year cicada? If you did, you may have noticed some trees showing early signs of
Through the eyes of a child
My name is Amelia and I am 8 years old. I have been coming with mommy to the gardening program for two years. We have had a garden for
July Ujamaa Market❤️🌱☀️
Even in the blazing heat of mid-July, our folks came out to trade the abundance from their gardens! Alongside the bartering that occurs organically amongst our community of growers,
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
This week I visited a local coffee shop and picked up 20+ buckets full of coffee grounds. The grounds are waiting for eager gardeners to collect and use them. But
Bountiful Harvest!
We are so proud of the amazing job that our Grow Appalachia participants are doing with their gardens this year! We would like to share some of their photos.
Growing Community in the Garden
Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, the Red Bird Mission has long been a beacon of resilience and community strength. Since the 1920s, the mission has been deeply involved in
Grow Ohio Valley: Gardener Story
July's blog post comes from Grow OV's Backyard Gardeners participant Kasie Chastain: Being a participant in the backyard gardeners’ program with Grow Ohio Valley has been life changing for me.
Nurturing and Growing Future Gardeners
As much as I enjoy seeing gardens thrive and provide feasts for the coming year, nothing can compare to watching our youth and teens discover the joys of gardening and
A Lot of Sun, A Lot of Rain, A Lot to Harvest
So far, this has been a great growing season, and I’m thrilled to see gardeners reaping the rewards of their hard work. After last year’s severe drought, it’s been a
