A low-cost, low tunnel?
This past Monday, our Grow Appalachia participants gathered to learn about low tunnels. Our teacher, Beth, is a seasoned extension specialist and educator with 26 years of experience. Having recently
Garlic Planting at the High Rocks
A sunny Fall day began as the High Rocks AmeriCorps Team started planting the last crop of the year, garlic. As the day progressed sunny skies gave way to clouds and rain, however
Town gossip and too much rain: Making connections at the Community Market
Today marks the end of our Market season here in Alderson. The Community Market started just three years ago and has continued to grow each season. Our Market runs from
Winterization Inspiration
Hi all! Maggie from the Alderson Community Food Hub here. We have had a very busy end of the growing season here in Alderson, WV. One of my favorite events
GARLIC FUNDRAISER / ROAD KILL COOK OFF
Lots of fun was being had at this years Autumn Harvest / Festival Road Kill cook off in Marlinton Wv. Delicious smells of unusual foods floating in the air and yes GARLIC. The girls
Farmers’ Market Cooking Demo Recipes
Across the country, farmers’ market cooking classes have been growing in popularity as a new way for local foods organizers to interact with community members. Saturday, August 23, High
Pattipan-tastic
A few years ago I didn't know what pattipans were. I got one of the weird spaceship-like things in a birthday basket and didn't even recognize it as a squash. Now,
Summer Wrap Up
Visiting an experienced Organic Gardener and Participant! Well, it's about that time of year... I'm quickly wrapping things up here at High Rocks Grow Appalachia and preparing to head out
Alderson Community Garden Fenced At Last
If you happen to be passing through Alderson, WV, look for our new electric fence surrounding the community garden at St. Mary of the Greenbrier Church! This beauty-of-a-structure was made
