Fresh, Local, Growing
Fresh, Local, and GrowingFall is on his way to Eastern Kentucky! Leaves are turning, buckeyes and walnuts are falling, the deer are starting to travel and have all lost their
The Secret Behind Our Missing Red Tomatoes
In the LPH Community Gardens, one thing is certain every summer. We grow a lot of tomatoes. From the big, sturdy beefsteaks to clusters of cherry tomatoes, the vines
Preserving the Harvest
Last week, our commercial kitchen in The Sanctuary was abuzz with the sounds of slicing, stirring, and storytelling as neighbors gathered for a hands-on workshop on food preservation. Led
Ushering In Fall
The Summer season is ushering in fall as we prep for winter and renewal while looking back on all that we accomplished this season. What a season it has been
Growing with Grow Your Own
Developing new gardening skills and knowledge through Grow Your Own has been such a highlight of my year. I originally started my grow your own journey by myself, but my
Embracing the Bountiful Harvest and Sustainable Food Preservation in Eastern Kentucky
Embracing the Bountiful Harvest and Sustainable Food Preservation in Eastern Kentucky In the hills of Eastern Kentucky, a new wave of farmer families is emerging, along with a sustainable approach
In the Garden with Laura at Stoney Ridge Farm & Retreat
May 1, 2023 marked my one year anniversary of living in Tazewell, VA. We moved here from Charleston, SC, and bought a 185 acre farm
Taking the Lead
On a typical summer day, our Lead Community Organizer, Alicia, can be found lugging tools in a wheelbarrow between community gardens, teaching teens basic plant identification, making a supply
Like Busy Bees in June
We would’ve been hard-pressed to fit another event in the LPH Community Gardens during the month of June. The Community Matters team had something fun and educational going on
Garden Visits Begin at Build It Up East TN
Garden visits have started here at Build It Up East TN. We have enjoyed the start to garden visit season and getting to see our gardeners spaces first hand. All
