Mammaw’s Legacy & Self-Sufficiency
Growing up in the hills of Tennessee, my grandmother always had us working. She was an old school Appalachian woman who knew you had to work to survive. We
Edible is Beautiful!
Growing up my mom always loved flowers. She dreamed of owning a house with a big front yard, filled flower beds, and a big front porch. When my
Don’t let lack of space to grow a garden stop your dream – use your imagination!
Betty Jo encapsulates one of the most important and exciting aspects of gardening and what we aim for in the Grow Your Own program: creativity! Though she had dreamed
A Garden Tour by Ciera Wilbur, ASD Grow Your Own Participant
The Never-Ending Adventure When I started the Grow Your Own program last year, I had been successful with houseplants, a few potted vegetables, but
Abingdon High School Students: Back At It
ASD welcomed student volunteers from Abingdon High School last month to continue their garden education and service. This season, former E.B. Stanley Middle School students are now official freshmen and
New Creations Garden: How One Woman Turned Her Home Yard into Harvest Yields
Two-and-a-half years ago, my children and I made a difficult move to the beautiful Tri-Cities region of Tennessee. We didn’t know anyone but felt at home in the midst of
It’s A Family Affair!
Greetings from Abingdon and ASD's Grow Your Own Program! This is Deni, reporting in for June activities. Hard to believe that spring is gone, in the blink of an eye,
Canning, Rain Barreling, Fundraising + Blogging
Hey GA Family, Brian here -- still getting used to only posting once a month! So much to tell, but I believe photos speak louder than words, so I will
An Organic Summer Activity
Greetings from Abingdon, VA! This is Deni, checking in for our NEW, Once-A-Month Blog session! This month, one of our Grow Your Own participants, Lori & John and their family
Spring is nigh..
Groundhog shadow or not, I am seeing spring on the horizon! Tomorrow Grow Your Own will be hosting its first planting session of 2015 with a group of special needs
