Triumphs & Trials of Spring
It’s been a busy month in the LPH Community Gardens program. We’ve planted in community garden spaces and home gardens, hired teen garden apprentices, kicked off weekly workdays, and
Developing Community In a Garden
There are many similarities to farming your own space and growing food in a community garden, but there are some major challenges that separate the two. When growing food alone,
Growing a Legacy
When you think of your kids and what you would like to leave behind for them, what comes to mind? For my husband and myself, we want to leave
The Bush Doctor’s Garden
Lem was skeptical when his family moved to Lower Price Hill a few years ago. His grandfather passed on a passion for gardening, and he was accustomed to living
Moving Forward in May
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
Elevate Your Garden: The Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
In the world of gardening, raised garden beds have become increasingly popular due to their numerous advantages. Whether you opt for collapsible plastic containers or sturdy cedar boards, the elevated
From Homeowner to Home Gardener
Lower Price Hill is a dense, urban neighborhood where most residents live in multi-family rental units, lacking space or permission for personal gardens. Community garden spaces offer these families
Tell Us Whatcha Need
Participant Surveys Our Home Garden participants come from diverse backgrounds with different interests, reasons for growing, and experience. Because of those differences, we've realized they also often need different
A Salsa Party Tradition
As the seasons start to change, both home gardeners and neighbors engaged with our community gardens start to dream about all the ways to use the late summer harvest.
Season Extension
Season Extension at High Rocks By this time in the growing season, most people believe that their gardens are done and that there isn’t anything else to grow.
