Fall’s Promise
Fall’s Promise There’s something special about the garden at the end of summer. The days are still warm, but the evenings are starting to carry a little hint that change
From Garden Beds to the Farm Stand
By midsummer, the Lower Price Hill Farm Stand had begun to feel like a regular part of the rhythm at Sassafras Garden. What started as a way to supplement
Flavor That Lasts
Flavor That Lasts We have been a busy group since our last blog. The ups and down of the wet weather have been a challenge with new pests and diseases
Building Skills, Growing Purpose
Every summer, the LPH Community Gardens welcome four neighborhood teenagers as paid summer garden apprentices. These apprenticeships give youth in our community the chance to learn more about
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,
Field Day at Heathern Homestead
A Reminder This last week, we gathered out at Heathen Homestead for an organic field day with Grow Appalachia. A few site coordinators came together along with
Reflecting on Our Garden Friends (and Foes)
Our gardens in Lower Price Hill have been full of life this season. That's not just from our plants, but from the many creatures that call the gardens home.
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
