Featured Farmers: Nick & Debbie Yoklic
With the first of our site visits underway, we are featuring one of our families gardening in Brooke County, Nick & Debbie Yoklic! The Yoklics have been very receptive
Gardeners’ Hard Work Pays Off
We are in the midst of gathering our harvest reports from gardeners and finding out about how their spring and early summer work has turned out. For some there are
July: Plentiful Rain, Plentiful Food
July is here in full force: hot, muggy, and rainy. July is one of the busiest months of the year for gardeners; it’s a time for harvesting beans, corn, tomatoes,
Interests in Grow Appalachia, Master Naturalists, and Tree Tapping
Community Interests in Grow Appalachia First off, at the Wise County Extension office, we receive support from Grow Appalachia. This support helps fund our Grow Wise program, which
Summertime in Owsley County-June 2021 Edition
By: Tanya Begley Hello summertime! So much has passed this year summer seemed but a far away dream. Finally, a dream we now realize and are in full-on enjoyment mode.
OLC Finds New Purpose
The solstice on June 20th marked the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. While in the most northern part of the area Grow Appalachia serves,
WHISPER A LITTLE PRAYER & WATCH IT GROW!
Garden Angels Last year, I had moved up to a Grow Appalachia Coordinator at St. Vincent Mission. The past few years, I have been under three former Coordinators in
Young Farmers at Work
The latest at Ruby Grow By: Cheyenne and Nathan The latest information at Ruby Grow and what’s going on at the farm. As of late we’ve been working hard and
Plant Insecurity
We have all heard the term “Food Insecurity.” Securing enough food has always been a struggle for man. Through the efforts of many, the problem of food insecurity
Reaping the Benefits of Gardening
Whether it be sore knees, back, or fatigue, the benefits of gardening outweigh them all whether it be emotional or physical. It is not only good for your health but
