Preserving the Summer Harvest
Our gardeners have been busy keeping up with their harvests and of course the summer weeds. To help our new gardeners learn how to preserve their harvest we have been
The Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer Have Arrived Here in Appalachia, the summer equinox has come and gone, and we have settled into the dog days of summer. These are the
Like Busy Bees in June
We would’ve been hard-pressed to fit another event in the LPH Community Gardens during the month of June. The Community Matters team had something fun and educational going on
Garden Visits Begin at Build It Up East TN
Garden visits have started here at Build It Up East TN. We have enjoyed the start to garden visit season and getting to see our gardeners spaces first hand. All
June Is Kids Month In Owsley County
June Is Kids Month Summer in Kentucky The summer solstice has arrived and its officially summer here in Appalachia! It’s time to enjoy our hills and valleys, get reacquainted with
Seeds of Entrepreneurship
Tameca became a homeowner several years ago through our unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Along with a place to call home, Tameca also gained one of the largest
Blackberry Winter
Blackberry winter has come and gone in the mountains. Baby birds are hatching and taking flight around the edges of the fields. Bees are beginning to swarm. Bluegill are moving
A Truly Growing Community
Over the last two years, our community has been abuzz with construction. That work has created high-quality, affordable housing options for families who have struggled to find somewhere to
The Apple[sauce] of Our Eye
Over the years, we've hosted several workshops on food preservation. We've canned, dried, and pickled together, and we were long overdue to repeat one of our favorite workshops—making homemade
Hardworking Families
If you notice, I have featured this family before in our blog. They have worked so hard on their garden this year. They have had great success with all things.
