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
One Size Fits Some
For nearly a decade, the LPH Community Gardens has primarily grown produce in 32-square-foot raised beds, and our home garden participants have requested these same beds over the years.
From Planning to Planting
Laying the Groundwork We know that gardening is about more than just plants—it’s about people, access, and sustainability. Over the winter months, we’ve been focused on laying the groundwork
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,
