Market growers
Wise County has a farmers' market challenge that I haven't experienced in other places I've lived: more markets than the vendor pool can support. With separate markets in Wise, Norton,
Spring Awakening the Garden-Maybe?
Our Grow participants are excited that spring has at least started to pretend like it is here to stay but have had several days of frost still making its usual
Learning how to grow: Planning your garden with Grow Sustainab-LEE
Planning for Growth: Getting Ready for Garden Season As we kick off another season with Grow Sustainab-LEE, it’s great to see our community coming together around a shared goal—growing healthy
Preparing for a successful season!
Now that spring has officially sprung in Eastern Kentucky, we're getting everything in order to have a successful growing season! Our participants are picking up seed potatoes and gardening supplies,
A New Grow Appalachia Season Begins in Scott and McCreary Counties
We are excited to welcome everyone back for another season of Grow Appalachia! We had our first meeting in February, where we gathered for a welcome and orientation. It was
Gardening successes
At one point in time, Loren and Pasha were living in Florida and trying to decide if they wanted to move to Virginia or Bosnia. Thankfully, they landed in Coeburn,
From Backyard Beginner to Growing Abundance
A few years ago, if you had asked me whether I would ever become a gardener, I probably would have laughed. Gardening wasn’t something I grew up doing, and
A Little Winter With Your Spring
Two days ago it was about 80, and gardeners were happily getting their gardens ready, even planting some early crops. Even yesterday morning it was in the mid 60’s. Not
Winter Gardening In The Spring
Right now, looking out the window anywhere on Big Ugly, it’s hard to believe that within days people will be looking at planting some early crops, including potatoes. It’s a
Spring is in the Air, then Winter Again!
If you’ve spent much time gardening in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, you know how spring can play tricks on us. One day the sun is shining, the birds are
