My First Year as a Gardener in Appalachia
When I signed up for a monthly gardening workshop, I honestly didn’t know much about gardening beyond what I had seen other people do. As a first-time gardener living in
Sprouting Seeds and Community
The progress of our Backyard Garden Program has been absolutely incredible. Just a few months ago, we brought together a diverse group of neighbors. Some had never touched a
Off And Running
Owsley Grows is officially off and running for the season, and our hearts are full! With over fifty participanting families, many who are new first years, already joining our journey,
Entre Plantas y Cultura Actualizaciones del Proyecto
Creciendo Juntos: Jardinería Urbana y Talleres Comunitarios Click here to read in English! El clima de primavera finalmente ha llegado, haciéndonos saber que es hora de empezar a plantar para
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
Full Bloom
With the gardening season in full swing, it’s definitely time to think about what’s next. Making sure all of your hard work in the heat of the summer months
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
Soggy To Sccorched
Gardens have gone from waterlogged to sun-scorched in what feels like a matter of days. Following weeks of steady rain where everything was waterlogged, the skies cleared and we plunged
Watching Our Summer Garden Apprentices Blossom
This summer, our four teen garden apprentices, Latoya, Jonathan, Brandi Lynn, and Alexis, are truly flourishing in the LPH Community Gardens and inspiring all of us along the way.
Wrapping Up a Quieter Spring
This spring has been a little quieter than normal in our gardens. Not for lack of effort, but thanks to cooler-than-average temperatures and a particularly enthusiastic groundhog family that
