Growing Community
There’s something special growing behind the Floyd County Library — and it’s about much more than vegetables. Now in its third growing season, the Community Garden has become a place
Early Gardening
So far our growing season is being interesting, with 80 degree weather followed by a couple of hard frosts, some dry weather that had us in a minor drought period,
Big Ugly Jamming
This month our workshops focused on food preservation. This is always a fun hands-on activity for everyone, and everyone walks away with proof of their efforts. This year we did
Off And Running
Owsley Grows is officially off and running for the season, and our hearts are full! With over fifty participanting families, many who are new first years, already joining our journey,
Best Spring Yet
Year Five I began my fifth year as a Grow Appalachia Coordinator this year, and I have to say this has been my best spring yet. The response to the
Celebrating May: Then and Now at Pine Mountain
The month of May has long been a time of celebration at Pine Mountain Settlement School, rooted in the bond between community and agriculture. Dating back to our organization's
Building the Plane As You Fly
It's May, planting season, and Strong Roots is BOOMING! Per usual, in what I believe now to be a sort of tradition, we got a late start and realized that
Where Cooking Meets Conversation
Some of the best conversations happen while waiting for dinner to come out of the oven. At our recent Grow Appalachia Heart Healthy Cooking Workshop, we gathered together to make
