Deer? Oh, Dear!
Hello from the Southwest Virginia Coalfields! Anyone who ever planted a seed in Southwest Virginia has almost certainly experienced the horror of finding their pampered garden destroyed overnight by one
A visit from Alabama
Teresa explaining to the group what she needed help with OH what a wonderful week we have had! Long, hot, and sweaty but, productive and fulfilling at
Musings on Water and Grant Writing
I used to dread water.* The size of the body of water mattered little. As a kid, I’d sway at every poolside, my toes wrapping around the lip of the
Hey Garden Man!
Hello Everyone! Tom Fields reporting from ASD's Stone Soup Program. Today's pic is from Shelia in Dryden, Va's garden. Shelia's family is one of our family garden recipients. Shelia is
Field Notes: A little help to grow strong
While working in the garden, I found a damaged zinnia. It was totally bent over where the base of the plant connects with its’ roots. I planted it, and packed
“Take me back to my childhood”
Just had to include this beautiful essay from one of my gardeners. When thinking about how I became involved in gardening it always takes me back to my childhood. I
HOW IS YOUR GARDEN GROWING
On May 30, 2014, I had my second workshop. I had 7 in attendance, and we discussed bugs, deer, rabbits and other animals, on how they could destroy your garden.
A success story: Michelle
Just had a conversation with one of my gardeners and I am so impressed. All of her dent corn was eaten by crows but we have ordered more so she
Raised Beds and Other Adventures
Hey Everyone! My name is David Cornette. I am an intern for Grow Appalachia at the Hindman Settlement School. I have been over here playing in the dirt for a
