Companion Planting
Companion planting is a great way to maximize space in a garden. Companion planting is when two or more different species of plants are planted in close proximity to each
July Garden Visits!
As Pine Mountain Settlement School’s site coordinator for Grow Appalachia’s Garden Grants Program, some of the moments I look forward to the most are our summer garden visits. Beyond
Flavor That Lasts
Flavor That Lasts We have been a busy group since our last blog. The ups and down of the wet weather have been a challenge with new pests and diseases
A Season of Hope
This growing season feels different. After two years of flooding and disappointing harvests, there is a renewed sense of hope in our gardens. Many of our growers chose to plant
Growing Healthy Gardens and Growing Together
Summer is one of the most rewarding and challenging times in the garden. Hot, humid weather creates ideal conditions for fungal diseases and insect pests, so our recent Grow Appalachia
Let’s Talk About The Birds and the Bees
The summer heat has arrived in Appalachia, and when the heat is turned up in our gardens, our fruiting plants are putting their energy into reproduction. When fruiting plants undergo
Lesson Collection
As we visit gardens in June & July, the time becomes a reflection on what things worked, what things might be done differently, and celebration of the good that
Entre Plantas y Cultura Proyecto de Jardinería
De la semilla al éxito: Actualizaciones de verano de nuestro proyecto de huerto urbano Click here to read in English! El verano está en pleno apogeo, y la combinación de
Between Plants and Culture Garden Grant
From Seed to Success: Summer Updates from Our Urban Garden Project ¡Haz clic aquí para leer en español! Summer is in full swing, and the combination of sunshine and rain
Accepting Challenges, Adapting to Change
This season’s irregular weather patterns are proving to be challenging even to our area’s most experienced farmers. Props to all of our new gardeners who are still up for the
