The Local Exchange Market & Gardening Community
This year, our garden program and team accomplished one of our big garden program goals, which was to establish more market access for our growers in our local community,
Through the eyes of a child
My name is Amelia and I am 8 years old. I have been coming with mommy to the gardening program for two years. We have had a garden for
Garden Memories
My garden is a living bridge to my past, nourishing both my body and soul. My childhood contains many memories of gardens from various family members, including
Getting Kids Involved in the Garden
Getting Kids Involved in the Garden For many of us, the garden is an escape; an escape from chaos, from life indoors, and sometimes it provides a quiet
Salt Substitute
I am a Marshall University Dietetic Intern currently doing my nutrition education rotation with WVU Cabell County Extension Office. I have learned so much about Grow Appalachia, and I
Summer Harvests
Oh, June. You were a hot one. June has come and gone. Many of our gardeners had the same troubles. Our counties suffered several weeks of extreme heat with
Seed Starting: The Jug Method
We wanted to share an awesome way our participants have shared their resources and wisdom with one another. The following post is an instructional on how Amy and her
Teamwork makes the dream work
It’s been a beautiful spring here in Barboursville, WV. I live in between the three counties we serve in the Grow Appalachia: Family Nutrition Program. March and April were
Go grow something!
With Daylight Saving Time approaching in three days, everyone has the itch to start their gardens. I’ve noticed the sunshine sticking around a little longer in the evenings. The
Through the eyes of an intern
Hello everyone! My name is Chloe Courtney and I am a graduate student at Marshall University. I am in the Dietetics graduate program, and I am interning with Gina
