PMSS Grow Appalachia Associate
Pine Mountain Settlement School Grow Appalachia Associate My name is Sydney Barnett and it is my pleasure to introduce myself as the current Sustainability Coordinator at Pine
Food Preservation
Food Preservation At Grow Sustainab-LEE, one of our core goals is to help Lee County residents reconnect with time-tested skills that support self-sufficiency and reduce waste. One of the most
Planting Seeds of Change
We were honored to welcome the Vanderburgh County World Hunger Advocate Group—a passionate and service-driven 4-H Club from Evansville, IN—to our mission site! These inspiring young leaders brought energy, compassion,
Preserving Your Harvest: The Benefits of Canning
Why Can? There’s nothing quite like the taste of a fresh tomato or crisp green beans straight from the garden. But what happens when your garden produces more than you
Soggy To Sccorched
Gardens have gone from waterlogged to sun-scorched in what feels like a matter of days. Following weeks of steady rain where everything was waterlogged, the skies cleared and we plunged
Bountiful Harvest, Creative Canning, and Community Connection
It has been very warm and dry in Oak Ridge lately, but we are seeing an explosion of fruit set on tomato and pepper plants! We have still been
High Rocks Program Update
In late April, High Rocks hosted the “Heart Healthy Cooking” class. There were several participants taking appreciation for the classic Louisiana dish, Jambalaya, but with a quirk of fresh veggies.
Love Your Pollinators
Bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles, what do these things have in common? They are all pollinators. Pollinators have a vital role in our world. Without them, we would not
Sharing Knowledge in the Community
Sharing Knowledge Among the Community. This year, Grow Your Own has partnered up with BlueField Library. The hard part about teaching is when you feel like you can help
Watching Our Summer Garden Apprentices Blossom
This summer, our four teen garden apprentices, Latoya, Jonathan, Brandi Lynn, and Alexis, are truly flourishing in the LPH Community Gardens and inspiring all of us along the way.
