Heritage Day at Owsley County Farm to School
The Day Begins Drenched in the vibrant hues of autumn, Owsley County High School's Heritage Day on the School Farm begins on a cool foggy October morning in 2023. The
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
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
The Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer Have Arrived Here in Appalachia, the summer equinox has come and gone, and we have settled into the dog days of summer. These are the
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
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
Blackberry Winter
Blackberry winter has come and gone in the mountains. Baby birds are hatching and taking flight around the edges of the fields. Bees are beginning to swarm. Bluegill are moving
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
“How does the garden make you feel?”
Hello Garden Friends, Since my last blog entry I was asked,“How does the garden make you feel?” As I began to ponder this question, I felt a wave of warm
Spring has arrived!
Spring has arrived, but we'll have to get through Dogwood Winter, Locust Winter, Blackberry Winter, and Linsey-Woolsey Britches Winter yet. Last week we had a cold snap that we called
