Fresh, Local, Growing
Fresh, Local, and GrowingFall is on his way to Eastern Kentucky! Leaves are turning, buckeyes and walnuts are falling, the deer are starting to travel and have all lost their
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
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
Bring On The Sun!
In our little section of Appalachia, Mother’s Day traditionally brings the beginning of the planting season. We celebrate our maternal elders and all they do for their families while the
Raising Our Heads To The Sun
DaffodowndillyShe wore her yellow sun-bonnet,She wore her greenest gown;She turned to the south windAnd curtsied up and down.She turned to the sunlightAnd shook her yellow head,And whispered to her neighbor:"Winter
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
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
Spring Comes to the Mountains
Spring in Appalachian Kentucky brings with it the promise of warmer temperatures and the rejuvenation of nature after the long winter months. The Easter Flowers raise their yellow heads to
