Spring is in the Air, then Winter Again!
If you’ve spent much time gardening in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, you know how spring can play tricks on us. One day the sun is shining, the birds are
“Old Hands, Young Hands”
As we close out the 2025 growing season here in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, I keep thinking about hands. Old hands, steady as a metronome after fifty summers of
Growing Community in the Garden
Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, the Red Bird Mission has long been a beacon of resilience and community strength. Since the 1920s, the mission has been deeply involved in
May Weather Insights
Welcome to May! As spring transitions into summer in the Appalachian region, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are becoming more common especially the last few springs. While rain is essential
Top Ten Essential Gardening Maintenance Tips for Appalachian Gardens
Diving into the must-do's each season to maintain a thriving vegetable garden in the Appalachian Region of KentuckyBrought to you by; Kelton Adams Red Bird Mission’s Grow Appalachia Program Coordinator
Starting a New Growing Season at Red Bird Mission: Exciting Times Ahead!
After a long and cold winter, the Red Bird Mission is excited to kick off a brand new growing season! It’s the perfect time to shake off the frost and
`A Night of Community and Celebration: Our End-of-Season Potluck Dinner~
We had such a great time at the Red Bird Mission/Grow Appalachia End-of-Season Potluck Dinner! Gathering with around 27 of our GA member partners was a true highlight, filled with
~Preparing Your Garden for Winter and Enhancing Soil Nitrogen Naturally
Nestled in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, the Red Bird Missions Grow Appalachia program aims to bolster local food security and promote sustainable agriculture. By providing resources and education
~Summer Harvest in Eastern Kentucky: Heart-Healthy Cooking with Home-Grown Vegetables~
Eastern Kentucky’s summer harvest is a gardener's delight, offering an abundance of fresh vegetables ripe for heart-healthy cooking. This months Grow Appalachia meeting at Red Bird Mission, led by Melanie
