One Size Fits Some
For nearly a decade, the LPH Community Gardens has primarily grown produce in 32-square-foot raised beds, and our home garden participants have requested these same beds over the years.
Garden Planting
We hosted our Garden Planting workshop in April. The workshop was led by Timothy Breeding and Mike Eldridge od Rocket Farm. They discussed best practices for planting their gardens and
Your May Garden
There is a date that many of us can’t wait for to get started in our gardens. Some say it’s the last frost date while others are waiting eagerly for
Discerning Daucus (picky carrots!)
The Carrot The most temperamental vegetable. It grows when it wants, it grows short when when it wants, it grows funny shapes when it wants. Almost to the
Top Ten Essential Gardening Maintenance Tips for Appalachian Gardens
Diving into the must-do's each season to maintain a thriving vegetable garden in the Appalachian Region of KentuckyBrought to you by; Kelton Adams Red Bird Mission’s Grow Appalachia Program Coordinator
Spring Plants
This month marked another welcome delivery for our participants: their spring plants! For several years, we've been fortunate to partner with The McCreary Central High School’s greenhouse in Stearns, Kentucky,
Logan County WV April 2025
Our gardening season is coming right along, with lots of gardeners, including more than a few new gardeners and quite a few younger gardeners- some who are beginners and are
Starting A New Growing Year
Last year we didn’t have enough water, and many gardens quit producing earlier than usual as the usual alternative sources of water such as rain barrels also dried up without
Something Old, Something New
When working with the people of Appalachia you will quickly discover that they can be a stubborn... very stubborn. I can say that because my family has been roaming these
Building an Urban Growing Community
Building an Urban Growing Community A community that gardens together grows together. Literally! There are gardeners who may grow a specific crop that barter with other gardeners who
