Sharing the Skill of Canning
Our neighbor Tameca is a dedicated home garden participant in the LPH Community Gardens, and she recently led a demonstration on preserving food, using ingredients readily available this time
Fresh and Savvy Food Preservation
The last days of summer have led to a flurry of activity here at our site. Fall seeds and plants have been sown and planted and seeds saved for next
Harvest Time Has Arrived
There is an old saying that says, “You are what you eat”, so here at the Owsley County Farm To School Gardening Group, we have been an organic, fresh, grow
Visitors Come Callin’
Visitors Come Callin’ to the MountainsThe Owsley County Farm To School Gardening Group was all abuzz with chat and activity in the FB group and in the gardens getting ready
How To Keep Your June Garden Thriving In Ky
As June arrives in Kentucky, gardens are in full swing, showcasing all the vegetables and flowers we have planted this spring. Our workshops are helping participants ensure that their garden
Developing Community In a Garden
There are many similarities to farming your own space and growing food in a community garden, but there are some major challenges that separate the two. When growing food alone,
The Wait Is Over!
The wait is over. Spring has arrived here at the Owsley County Farm To School Gardening Program. The dogwoods are blooming, the crappie are running and the fields are plowed,
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
