Spring has Sprung
Chad's Hope has a great start on seedlings and waiting on dryer conditions to begin planting. We are looking for a good harvest this year!
Low Cost Deer Fence at Emory & Henry’s Garden
By Jason Von Kundra from Sprouting Hope in Marion, VA The Emory & Henry College Organic Garden is building a low cost deer fence today modeled after Sprouting Hope's. We
Safe Agricultural Practices
Hey everyone, this is David Cornette from Hindman Settlement School Grow Appalachia. Last night, our field coordinator Bobby Perkins and I attended a GAP training at the Knott County Agricultural
Starting Over…. Again
As Veterans, we are used to starting over again and again as our assignments change, war begin and end, and personal lives change. Sometimes it is harder than others; sometimes
When Life Hands You Lemons
This week I have been reflecting on the idea of teamwork. In my eyes, projects and activities progress so much more smoothly when the people involved prioritize teamwork and a
You won’t be able to contain yourself!
Greetings Grow Appalachians! Holly, VISTA at Grow App HQ, and although it is very wet here in Berea, at least it isn’t cold. There are so many beautiful flowers in
Don’t know beans about Kentucky beans
From 'naturally gorgeous' Wolfe County, it's Yvonne Scott, (resident bean counter---literally!) When we started garden planning last month, nearly everyone had green beans listed on their seeds for this season.
When it rains, look for rainbows!
In March, the Magoffin County Grow Appalachia project participants were able to meet and begin planning for the upcoming garden season. We discussed the importance of soil sampling and
Happy Birthday John Paul DeJoria
What do John Paul DeJoria and I have in common? We both just celebrated our birthdays. I celebrated my 50th this past weekend and just saw that John Paul DeJoria
Flooding brings tragedy to PEP
Last Friday our receptionist, Lois McGovern was drowned when she was caught in flash flooding on Highway 52. She was a dedicated member of our staff and she loved working
