June is Favoring Big Ugly
Marta Pate Big Ugly, West Virginia The weather seems to be favoring the Big Ugly gardeners (none of whom are ugly!). Despite a late start getting things into the
Fair Week!
VA and KY Fair It’s fair week in Wise County! This means that adults, kids, and families are excited to have fun filled afternoons all week long.
Summer Gardens = Lots of Food!
June 2021 The month of June has started off with a variety of seeds popping out of the ground and a few vegetables are being harvested to eat and
Young Farmers at Work
The latest at Ruby Grow By: Cheyenne and Nathan The latest information at Ruby Grow and what’s going on at the farm. As of late we’ve been working hard and
Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
Its that time of the year again- farmers market season! My FAVORITE! I love being able to shop at my local farmers market and bring home yummy ingredients to cook
Peek Inside Our Private Facebook Community
One thing that's really grown this year is our private Facebook community. It can only grow so big in numbers because it is restricted to our own gardeners. However,
Bees a swarmin’
In 2016, after a decades-long hiatus, Grow Appalachia helped Pine Mountain Settlement School revive its historic apiary on the campus farm. Starting with two nucleus colonies (NUCS's) purchased in Western
Plant Insecurity
We have all heard the term “Food Insecurity.” Securing enough food has always been a struggle for man. Through the efforts of many, the problem of food insecurity
Phytophiles and Apiarists Welcome
Phytophiles and Apiarists Welcome The Smell of the Earth I’m sitting here in my office on this rainy day trying to think of something to write about for my upcoming
Reaping the Benefits of Gardening
Whether it be sore knees, back, or fatigue, the benefits of gardening outweigh them all whether it be emotional or physical. It is not only good for your health but
