Soggy To Sccorched
Gardens have gone from waterlogged to sun-scorched in what feels like a matter of days. Following weeks of steady rain where everything was waterlogged, the skies cleared and we plunged
Bountiful Harvest, Creative Canning, and Community Connection
It has been very warm and dry in Oak Ridge lately, but we are seeing an explosion of fruit set on tomato and pepper plants! We have still been
High Rocks Program Update
In late April, High Rocks hosted the “Heart Healthy Cooking” class. There were several participants taking appreciation for the classic Louisiana dish, Jambalaya, but with a quirk of fresh veggies.
Love Your Pollinators
Bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles, what do these things have in common? They are all pollinators. Pollinators have a vital role in our world. Without them, we would not
Sharing Knowledge in the Community
Sharing Knowledge Among the Community. This year, Grow Your Own has partnered up with BlueField Library. The hard part about teaching is when you feel like you can help
Watching Our Summer Garden Apprentices Blossom
This summer, our four teen garden apprentices, Latoya, Jonathan, Brandi Lynn, and Alexis, are truly flourishing in the LPH Community Gardens and inspiring all of us along the way.
Unexpected Growth
Traditionally, we focus on community gardens to support and teach people how to grow food. But this year, we decided to do something different here at the Civic Garden
Plants as Pest Repellent
Marigold and basil planted around the perimeter of a vegetable garden Keeping insects and critters away from your garden can be challening. It may seem impossible to do
Summer & Gardens
We have several new people who are doing their best to learn how to grow their own vegetables. Some have been busy harvesting onions and lettuce, one has dug a
Happy Gardens
So far the weather has been garden perfect, with peas starting to come in strong due to lots of rain (but not too much) and lots of sun. People are
