Community Learning
My name is Kellie and I have been gardening for a few years, but I have never felt like I was very successful at it. This year, things have gone
Harvest, Community & Preservation
As the season turns, the progress of our backyard garden program has achieved or goal and mush more! Over the past few months, our dedicated participants have transformed backyard
Bugs and Birds, Bunnies and Squirrels, Bees and Butterflies
What Gardening Taught Me to Notice Lately, I have been paying closer attention to what’s happening in my backyard meadow as it grows taller and puts out more
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
Between Plants and Culture Garden Grant
From Seed to Success: Summer Updates from Our Urban Garden Project ¡Haz clic aquí para leer en español! Summer is in full swing, and the combination of sunshine and rain
My First Year as a Gardener in Appalachia
When I signed up for a monthly gardening workshop, I honestly didn’t know much about gardening beyond what I had seen other people do. As a first-time gardener living in
Sprouting Seeds and Community
The progress of our Backyard Garden Program has been absolutely incredible. Just a few months ago, we brought together a diverse group of neighbors. Some had never touched a
East Knoxville Food Town Hall
On the first weekend of May 2026 at Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church in East Knoxville, Tennessee, we, alongside our community partners Battlefield Farm & Gardens and Women
Early Gardening
So far our growing season is being interesting, with 80 degree weather followed by a couple of hard frosts, some dry weather that had us in a minor drought period,
Off And Running
Owsley Grows is officially off and running for the season, and our hearts are full! With over fifty participanting families, many who are new first years, already joining our journey,
