Glad we’re back!!!
I actually missed blogging last week!!! This comes from a person who was very reluctant to begin the process. It somehow gives me a feeling of accomplishment to be able
Produce Storage: What do I refrigerate?
It's hot. We've all noticed it this week. It's been difficult to work in the sun for too long before the prospects of air conditioning or swimming win over weeding.
GBC–Growing Beautiful Cucumbers (and Growing Beautiful Children)
Never have I seen so much commotion over a cucumber. When we discovered the first sizeable one lurking under the foliage, a howl went up and the women came running. This
Simple Expressing Appreciation
As my time here in the Grow Appalachia Program passes by, I have developed a deeper appreciation for the work that so many farmers put in to help
George Washington Carver’s Contribution to Vegetation
Many people don't know that George Washington Carver was a huge contributor to not only African American history but to the study and progress of understanding how plants
The Various Uses of Tomatoes in Medicine.
When most people think of a tomato, they usually think of how it is used in food. But what many people don't know is that tomatoes are used in
Pickling, Dehydrating, Freezing, and more!
This past Tuesday we had our annual food preservation workshop for Grow Appalachia participants. The workshop was led by two of our participants who are particularly savvy with food preservation
FRONT PORCH GARDENS
Last month we were approached by the Floyd County Housing Authority and asked to do a presentation on container gardens. The Housing Authority’s ROSS Coordinator, Sherry Hilton, is always looking
Recipes from the meal shared with John Paul and Eloise
Post by: Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program Recipes from Christina Lane (with commentary in italics from BDVP staff) It was such an honor to host John Paul and Eloise DeJoria, their
tomatoes and potatoes and blackberries OH MY, onions and peppers and raspberries OH MY
Wow I was gone to MI for 10 days, I worked at the garden the night before I left and returned the day after I got back that's 11 days.
