Summer & Gardens
We have several new people who are doing their best to learn how to grow their own vegetables. Some have been busy harvesting onions and lettuce, one has dug a
We have several new people who are doing their best to learn how to grow their own vegetables. Some have been busy harvesting onions and lettuce, one has dug a
So far the weather has been garden perfect, with peas starting to come in strong due to lots of rain (but not too much) and lots of sun. People are
Rain gardens can be an important addition to your home or community. Rain gardens are located in a slight depression in the ground and slow and filter runoff before it
Heart-Healthy Cooking Starts in the Garden: Nourish Your Body and Mind When it comes to heart health, what we eat plays a huge role. But did you know that how
This spring has been a little quieter than normal in our gardens. Not for lack of effort, but thanks to cooler-than-average temperatures and a particularly enthusiastic groundhog family that
During my second week of the Wise County Extension internship, I decided to tackle their neglected compost tumbler. In their defense, they didn't want to maintain compost in the first
Now that the temperatures are in the 80s consistently all week, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on our beloved brassicas. But did you know that brassicas aren’t
Greetings:) Below you can read about the gardening experiences of Grow Ohio Valley's Backyard Gardener participant Erica Cumpston. Erica is a second year Backyard Gardener participant, she was also
My name is Sophia Stallard. I just completed my first year at UVA-Wise where I am majoring in environmental science. Having been a 4-Her since I was 9 years old,
My garden is a living bridge to my past, nourishing both my body and soul. My childhood contains many memories of gardens from various family members, including