One Size Fits Some
For nearly a decade, the LPH Community Gardens has primarily grown produce in 32-square-foot raised beds, and our home garden participants have requested these same beds over the years.
Signs of Spring
As winter finally loosens its grip, our garden spaces are slowly coming back to life. Each corner of the neighborhood is filled with subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that spring
From Planning to Planting
Laying the Groundwork We know that gardening is about more than just plants—it’s about people, access, and sustainability. Over the winter months, we’ve been focused on laying the groundwork
Teachers = Students = Teachers
At Appalachian Sustainable Development, we are so excited to being our 13th year of Grow Your Own! Traditionally, this program has been a beginning backyard gardener program. While we will
Ushering In Fall
The Summer season is ushering in fall as we prep for winter and renewal while looking back on all that we accomplished this season. What a season it has been
Sharing the Skill of Canning
Our neighbor Tameca is a dedicated home garden participant in the LPH Community Gardens, and she recently led a demonstration on preserving food, using ingredients readily available this time
Preparing for Fall
It's hard to believe the first week of September is here! While we enjoy the peak of harvest, we are also busy preparing for fall. We have cool weather
One Potato, Two Potatoes…
After some unfortunate vandalism in May, we were certain this year's potato harvest from our community gardens would be pretty uneventful. Much to our surprise, the remaining seed potatoes
Lunch with our Garden Apprentices
Every summer, the LPH Community Gardens program hires 4 teenagers from our neighborhood to work as garden apprentices. It's an opportunity for them to learn about growing food and
Triumphs & Trials of Spring
It’s been a busy month in the LPH Community Gardens program. We’ve planted in community garden spaces and home gardens, hired teen garden apprentices, kicked off weekly workdays, and
