A New Grow Appalachia Season Begins in Scott and McCreary Counties
We are excited to welcome everyone back for another season of Grow Appalachia! We had our first meeting in February, where we gathered for a welcome and orientation. It was
Gardening successes
At one point in time, Loren and Pasha were living in Florida and trying to decide if they wanted to move to Virginia or Bosnia. Thankfully, they landed in Coeburn,
From Backyard Beginner to Growing Abundance
A few years ago, if you had asked me whether I would ever become a gardener, I probably would have laughed. Gardening wasn’t something I grew up doing, and
A Little Winter With Your Spring
Two days ago it was about 80, and gardeners were happily getting their gardens ready, even planting some early crops. Even yesterday morning it was in the mid 60’s. Not
Winter Gardening In The Spring
Right now, looking out the window anywhere on Big Ugly, it’s hard to believe that within days people will be looking at planting some early crops, including potatoes. It’s a
Spring is in the Air, then Winter Again!
If you’ve spent much time gardening in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, you know how spring can play tricks on us. One day the sun is shining, the birds are
Ready for Spring
After what has felt like a very slow transition into spring, our growers are more than ready to get their gardens started. A few warm “teaser” days have everyone eager
Turn To The Sunlight
Spring is arriving, and with it comes a new season of growth for our family gardening community. This year, our group is putting an even stronger focus on developing our
Trap Cropping
New Tricks The saying goes "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". Sometimes it seems that way with gardeners too. It's been done a certain way for decades even
