Owsley County-May 2020 Edition
Owsley County : Growing Healthy, at Home In no uncertain terms the words "spring farming" and "School-to-Farm" seem remotely so far away in the uncertain times of a
Where Have All the Plants Gone?
Yesterday, my wife and I traveled to our hometown. We always go home around Mother’s Day to visit our mom and to decorate my dad’s grave for Memorial Day. On
Spring has Sprung
Spring 2020 has definitely been one for the books. This year has brought many challenges to everyone including our gardeners in our Grow Appalachia Program. One good thing about this
You Bought a Bunch of Seeds- what now?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, aka the corona virus, has changed the way we live. With toilet paper and hand soap shortages, panic may or may not have had an influence on
Coping, Who Needs to Cope?
WOW! Can you believe how the world has changed in just a few weeks. It was just a few weeks ago that site leaders were assembled in Berea getting
Gardening During a Pandemic
In a time where gardening seems to be coming into play in people's minds, many of our participants in this years' Grow Appalachia have begun their gardening. Many of
Starting a garden at home!
Hello families, The sun is out and plants/trees are blooming, what a perfect time to start a family garden! Gardens do not have to be raised beds, you can plant
Where Do We Go From Here?
What a week. As I am in my new office at home listening to my three year old giggle and attempt NTI work, I am rethinking all the plans I
Getting Ready to Plant our Gardens
Getting Ready to Plant our Gardens It has been a little busy the past couple of months. We attended a Group Conference in Berea, Ky., the end of
Tomato Plant Preparation at Berea Community Elementary School
Imagine: A sweet, juicy, round red fruit grown in a garden. If you thought of a tomato, you're right! Berea Community Elementary School had their green house
