Accepting Challenges, Adapting to Change
This season’s irregular weather patterns are proving to be challenging even to our area’s most experienced farmers. Props to all of our new gardeners who are still up for the
Building Skills, Growing Purpose
Every summer, the LPH Community Gardens welcome four neighborhood teenagers as paid summer garden apprentices. These apprenticeships give youth in our community the chance to learn more about
Toads as Natural Pesticide
Attracting toads to your garden can be a great, natural way to remove unwanted bugs. Toads are natural predators of slugs, beetles, ants, snails, worms, spiders, and many more insects
My First Year as a Gardener in Appalachia
When I signed up for a monthly gardening workshop, I honestly didn’t know much about gardening beyond what I had seen other people do. As a first-time gardener living in
Sprouting Seeds and Community
The progress of our Backyard Garden Program has been absolutely incredible. Just a few months ago, we brought together a diverse group of neighbors. Some had never touched a
Gardening = Patience
Gardening is not my first stunt in the circus but ORGANIC gardening is. First and foremost I want to say a big thank you to Grow Appalachia,
2026 VCE Wise County Intern
Hello! My name is Jocelyn Brown, and I am a current student at UVA-Wise pursuing a major in Biology. I am beyond blessed to have this opportunity to intern at
Growing Relationships & Gardens!
Here in Annville, the garden season is in full swing! Early in April, we gathered to plan our gardens, share our favorite tips, and collect supplies. Later into the
East Knoxville Food Town Hall
On the first weekend of May 2026 at Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church in East Knoxville, Tennessee, we, alongside our community partners Battlefield Farm & Gardens and Women
Growing More Than Gardens
There is something truly special about planting a seed and watching it grow. Gardening teaches patience, dedication, and hope — lessons that reach far beyond the garden itself. Through Grow
