A Garden Tour by Ciera Wilbur, ASD Grow Your Own Participant
The Never-Ending Adventure When I started the Grow Your Own program last year, I had been successful with houseplants, a few potted vegetables, but
Appalachian Sustainable Development Welcomes New VISTAs
ASD welcomes four new VISTAs to our Agriculture Education and Groundwork programs! "Volunteers in Service to America" Founded in 1965, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is
Beauty and the Garden by Joyce Skidmore
Gardening is not for the faint of heart. Yeah, I said it and I meant it. Gardening is hard; it is also dirty, messy, and unsure. However, it is
When Did I Last…?
When Did I Last….? Anyone who knows me even a little knows of my obsession with planners, calendars, all things date-oriented, not to mention my strict adherence to
What to Do with Blackberry Winters
What to Do with Blackberry Winters It’s happening again. The weather has been gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. In fact, the weather has been so gorgeous that many gardeners have
SNAP Into Victory Gardening
SNAP into Victory Gardening Everyone keeps talking about Victory Gardens, but how do you get started? Even if you have never had a garden before that’s alright, Appalachian
Bringing Back Victory Gardens
Bringing Back Victory Gardens History has shown that in dark times people come together to support one another and through trials, our communal strength often rises above what
Asparagus as an Investment
Asparagus as an Investment Asparagus is undeniably one of the most anticipated crops at the farmers’ market. Bundles sell out early, usually purchased by giddy customers that show
Managing for Consistent Yield in Fruit Trees
Managing for Consistent Yield in Fruit Trees The hills of Appalachia are dotted with old homesteads and forgotten orchards, fruit trees left to grow wild. Without management, these
The Trick to Growing Carrots
The Trick to Growing Carrots Carrots are in the Umbelliferae family, meaning they’re related to celery, dill, and parsley. They were first cultivated as medicine, not food, 5,000
