Growing The Common Good
Recently, I was lucky enough to attend the Grow Appalachia All-Hands Gathering. We spent the better part of two days sharing successes, trading tricks and tips, and getting up
Recently, I was lucky enough to attend the Grow Appalachia All-Hands Gathering. We spent the better part of two days sharing successes, trading tricks and tips, and getting up
Hey everyone! Kayla here, just dropping in to share a story of a unique and educational experience Ive recently had working for Grow Appalachia. Earlier this week I spent
The Knott County Farmers Market is opening early this year! At the request of the community, we will be opening in May to take advantage of pea and strawberry season.
What is Intensive Gardening? Intensive gardening is a gardening method in which one plants a small garden in such a way that maximizes one’s harvest. Why use it? "The
Our participants had a great time learning about small-scale farming at the Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference! The third annual Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference was held on February 22 and 23
It may still be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about spring gardening classes! As we look forward to warmer days ahead, we’re studying up on garden
The wind is blowing, the snow is falling, the plants are growing... Wait, the plants are growing? During the winter, you can grow delicious early-season vegetables and get a head
After a summer of gardening and an autumn of preserving, the Hindman Settlement School’s Grow Appalachia participants are ready to celebrate the holidays eating their own organic, home-grown food. We
What a harvest! Our Grow Appalachia participants harvested over 20,000 lbs. of organic produce this year to feed their families and fuel their businesses. For four years, the Hindman Settlement
Soil erosion can destroy your garden. Erosion is the process by which wind and water remove soil from an area. A typical soil is composed of topsoil and subsoil. The