Bugs and Birds, Bunnies and Squirrels, Bees and Butterflies
What Gardening Taught Me to Notice Lately, I have been paying closer attention to what’s happening in my backyard meadow as it grows taller and puts out more
Flavor That Lasts
Flavor That Lasts We have been a busy group since our last blog. The ups and down of the wet weather have been a challenge with new pests and diseases
Between Plants and Culture Garden Grant
From Seed to Success: Summer Updates from Our Urban Garden Project ¡Haz clic aquí para leer en español! Summer is in full swing, and the combination of sunshine and rain
Building Skills, Growing Purpose
Every summer, the LPH Community Gardens welcome four neighborhood teenagers as paid summer garden apprentices. These apprenticeships give youth in our community the chance to learn more about
My First Year as a Gardener in Appalachia
When I signed up for a monthly gardening workshop, I honestly didn’t know much about gardening beyond what I had seen other people do. As a first-time gardener living in
Sprouting Seeds and Community
The progress of our Backyard Garden Program has been absolutely incredible. Just a few months ago, we brought together a diverse group of neighbors. Some had never touched a
Off And Running
Owsley Grows is officially off and running for the season, and our hearts are full! With over fifty participanting families, many who are new first years, already joining our journey,
From Seed Starting to Shared Work
In March, the LPH Community Gardens were just beginning to wake up. Home gardeners were planning their beds, seedlings were getting started indoors, and fresh compost was being added
A Specific Kind of Magic, a Fair Amount of Anxiety
Gardening, to me is simply an outdoor classroom. A place to learn wherever the soil takes you. As we gather in our gardens, the smell of damp earth lets
A New Season Begins
The Start of the Season While the Lower Price Hill gardens may still look quiet from the outside, the growing season is already underway. Earlier this month, despite two
