Covington, Kentucky ---- Here it is, already October, a transitioning time for our Victory Gardeners and a chance for us to reflect on the program, its outcomes, and its future. How is it possible that this year can feel like both the longest and shortest ever all at the same time? Starting our gardens in
Happy Fall from Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine People's Garden! Cincinnati, Ohio--- We made it through another season! A season like nothing I have ever experienced—gardening through a pandemic. But, none the less, it was fabulously successful and fun. We are now headed into my favorite time of year— Autumn. The peach tree and apple trees are picked
Covington, Kentucky ---- Here we are at the end of summer and I am proud to say that we have not lost any of our Victory Gardeners to defeat! Ok. Maybe this seems like a low bar for success. But just two months ago we had to work quickly to get this program created from
When in Rome! The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati was so excited last year to introduce a HUB Garden Classes in three of the 70 Community Gardens. OTR People's Garden happens to be one of the 3. Well, then 2020 happened! Because of Covid-19, in person learning has been put on hold here in Cincinnati,
Hello garden friends, It's been a hot July! Because we have been sticking to a consistent watering schedule in Over-the-Rhine People's Garden, things are still looking really good! Our community garden is full of fresh food and flowers and we are really starting to reap the benefits from bombing the garden with plants in the
Longevity Matters Stewardship Matters Relationships Matter Partnerships Matter Forty years ago in 1980 the Civic Garden Center started the Community Gardens program at the Over The Rhine People’s Garden. Today that garden is still thriving and growing food for those in need and providing an opportunity for the neighbors to grow food for themselves. Longevity
Hello from Over-the-Rhine People's Garden located in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio! It’s our 7th year with Grow Appalachia and we are off to an interesting start as we garden our way through a pandemic. More than ever before, I feel certain that learning how to grow food is an essential life skill. Because of
Cincinnati, OH --- Winter is a time for celebrating! So far this winter Over-the-Rhine People's Garden has had many cold nights and a few bouts of light snow. The garden beds, with season extension, are doing great. The snow didn't seem to bother the covered beds of broccoli, greens and cabbages at all either. We
Peace from Cincinnati, Ohio! Autumn is in full swing in the inner city community garden, Over-the-Rhine People’s Garden. What makes it feel so much like fall, at least for me, is the Three-Sisters garden newly planted this year. Gardeners Jill and Kendra planted a true three-sisters garden filled with just the right ingredients—corn, squash and beans.
Peace from Over-the-Rhine - Cincinnati, Ohio! The summer days have been long and hot. The rain has been MIA for weeks, and yet, we are still smiling. Over-the-Rhine People’s Garden has been busy this summer providing free classes focusing on how to grow your own food, how to prepare and cook your own harvest,
