Preparing for the Season Ahead: Strengthening Community Through Local Foods
Through the long, treacherous winter months, the High Rocks Local Foods Team has been digging deep — not in soil, but in development work. For more than a decade, we
Spring in the Garden
Spring in the Garden. Spring in the garden is a busy time. Let's say that again. Spring in the garden is a busy time. From soil samples, soil prep, tilling,
Sowing Seeds
While the past few months have been challenging for us here at Pine Mountain Settlement School due to COVID 19, and our typical way of operating has been altered in
Clearing The Land and Creek Farmers
Here is yet another piece of Eastern Kentucky farming history that I would like to share from the archives at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County... CLEARING THE LAND
Japanese Beetles… the end my season?
There are intruders in West Virginia, and we aim to get rid of them! Japanese Beetles have invaded the growing space, the rose bushes, and my life. They are not welcome,
How Much Should I Grow in the Garden?
My husband asked me a simple question today... do we really need to plant this many onions? Now, I admit that as I stood there looking at the four 50
The Goal of all this Work
What is the goal of all this work? All this time spent looking at catalogs, reading about varieties, and learning about companion planting? Why are we spending time tilling and
Farm to Fork Photo Project!
Maria here in Williamson, WV. This Saturday, we had our first annual Farm to Fork Photo Workshop. I think this idea is so neat that I just had to share.
Starting Over…. Again
As Veterans, we are used to starting over again and again as our assignments change, war begin and end, and personal lives change. Sometimes it is harder than others; sometimes
Acres of Harvest
As a summer intern for Grow Appalachia, I have had the opportunity to get my hands into several projects and plans, especially those that involve Growing Warriors. One of such
