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
Seeds of Entrepreneurship
Tameca became a homeowner several years ago through our unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Along with a place to call home, Tameca also gained one of the largest
Supporting Home Gardeners
A good portion of the existing growing space in our community falls within community gardens. However, we continue to increase our efforts to support neighbors who want to grow
Appalachian Strong
Over the last month, Kentucky has been through a lot with all the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. While the rain has been good for the crops this year, people have
Change The Way You and Your Family Think About Dinner
In our roster of garden families, this one falls in the lead-off position! The enthusiasm, the work ethic - toss in some new skill, a little luck and it
