Bring On The Sun!
In our little section of Appalachia, Mother’s Day traditionally brings the beginning of the planting season. We celebrate our maternal elders and all they do for their families while the
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.
Your May Garden
There is a date that many of us can’t wait for to get started in our gardens. Some say it’s the last frost date while others are waiting eagerly for
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
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
Fresh and Savvy Food Preservation
The last days of summer have led to a flurry of activity here at our site. Fall seeds and plants have been sown and planted and seeds saved for next
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
Gardening in Reclaimed Spaces
Gardening in Reclaimed Spaces Sometimes we don’t understand how disconnected we can be to our land, our communities, and to ourselves. If we allow that connection to resurface, what would
Harvest Time Has Arrived
There is an old saying that says, “You are what you eat”, so here at the Owsley County Farm To School Gardening Group, we have been an organic, fresh, grow
