Food Science, value added, and bridging generation gaps
One of my favorite lessons I teach to high school students at Owsley County High School is the Food Science in Agriculture Unit. Why? Because we get to make, collect, and
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet…
This is David Cornette from Hindman Settlement School Grow Appalachia, and we've been feeling like the Postal Service; try as it might, the weather has not been able to slow
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds
This is Wendy with GASP - Grow Appalachia at the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV The first of our seed orders arrived at the house. The mailman left
LIFE 101
As a veteran who has found a way to accomplish both a level of peace and closure from what many would think to be the most chaotic of experiences known
Getting ready despite the weather!
Here in Lee County we have been talking to our gardeners and discussing the workshops we would like to have this year. Wayne Riley over in Laurel County has been
Stay strong. We can out last the snow!
**Winter Weather Advisory in Effect until FOREVER** At least that's what is seems like. Not sure about the rest of you but here in Pocahontas County West Virginia we are
Extending the Growing Season
Maria Arnot from Williamson, WV in Mingo County. Last year, I did a lot of research on low- tunnels for season extension. I looked at different vendors,
Response to Sister Ann Marie’s post by Sue@Lmu
After reading Sister Ann Marie's first excellent post this morning I had to share this book. I was helping my mom clean not long ago and found this book. It
First post from St. Vincent
Sister Ann Marie Quinn here, with greetings from St. Vincent Mission in David, Kentucky! As I write this post, the sun is gifting us with warmth and light, melting the
“Each of you are my friend now.”
Valerie here, and those are not my words, but Don Maggard, a participant and grower for the market who summed up his feelings about Grow Appalachia. We had a great
