Sorghum Stir-off
For many years in Appalachia the months of September and October have meant among many other things, sorghum syrup a.k.a. “molasses” making time. Sweet sorghum syrup is a traditional staple
Rain, Rain Come and Stay
Spring rains often bring copious amounts of the ever so important molecule H2O. Water is absolutely necessary for any type of life and obviously plants are no exception. Ensuring a
Busy as Bees
The last month and a half has been an absolute whirlwind as to be expected this time of year. However, yesterday I got an opportunity to slow down a
GAP Training
Last week I along with 25 Grow Appalachia participants attended Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training at the Harlan County Extension Depot. The purpose of GAP is to ensure the production and
Potato Planting Time
An early season classic and staple of most mountain gardens, the potato seems to be in high demand around here lately. After my recent pick up and distribution of a
Garden On Purpose
Garden planning is a very important aspect of a successful garden no matter your experience level or skill set. Garden planning as with any type of planning gets your mind
Some Green in the Snow
It is interesting to see the reactions of most people when you tell them that you are planning to grow something in the winter. At the outset of this endeavor
Fall Fungus
Around early October I decided to try and squeeze in a Fall Shiitake harvest so I set about soaking my white oak logs in the cold mountain stream adjacent to
Big Days and Bright Hopes
As with the dawn of a new day and the seasonal transition to fall, I (Preston Jones) have transitioned into a new form of employment as the Grow
