Fall’s Promise
Fall’s Promise There’s something special about the garden at the end of summer. The days are still warm, but the evenings are starting to carry a little hint that change
From Garden Beds to the Farm Stand
By midsummer, the Lower Price Hill Farm Stand had begun to feel like a regular part of the rhythm at Sassafras Garden. What started as a way to supplement
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
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
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 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
Reflecting on Our Garden Friends (and Foes)
Our gardens in Lower Price Hill have been full of life this season. That's not just from our plants, but from the many creatures that call the gardens home.
The Secret Behind Our Missing Red Tomatoes
In the LPH Community Gardens, one thing is certain every summer. We grow a lot of tomatoes. From the big, sturdy beefsteaks to clusters of cherry tomatoes, the vines
Preserving the Harvest
Last week, our commercial kitchen in The Sanctuary was abuzz with the sounds of slicing, stirring, and storytelling as neighbors gathered for a hands-on workshop on food preservation. Led
Watching Our Summer Garden Apprentices Blossom
This summer, our four teen garden apprentices, Latoya, Jonathan, Brandi Lynn, and Alexis, are truly flourishing in the LPH Community Gardens and inspiring all of us along the way.
