Reflections on Going Organic
By: Kathryn Engle I realized we never did a blog about Marc Walden’s workshop in the spring, so here’s a reflection on that workshop and organic production this year. On
Fall Harvest: Spectacular Sweet Potatoes!
After a long spring and summer adding lots of compost and keeping up with watering our delicious organic sweet potatoes and yams are ready for fall harvest! Over-the-Rhone People's Garden
The benefits of crop rotation & garden mapping
Crop rotation is an essential element to organic farming/gardening, and creating a garden map is the easiest way to remember where your plants were and when. Recently, Deni taught me
Healthy Living Initiative
My fellow Appalachians, This past Thursday, Grow Your Own was able to participate in our final workshop partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and were able to show off the
First watermelons of the season!
Watermelon Flavored Water 2 slices of watermelon, cut into thirds or quarters Small handful of basil, scrunched Ice and cold filtered water Enjoy!
Organic Seeds and Hard Work
By: Michael T Raising our own plants from organic seeds has made quite a difference in the productivity of our gardens in Lincoln County, West Virginia this year.
Small Growers, Big Demand
Like any small community trying to develop its food economy we encounter the challenge of balancing both sides of the local food see-saw at once. On one end sits the
Harvesting by the tons
I would just like to point out that our participants are astounding and super dedicated; many of them work multiple jobs and have children to take care of and they
Memorial Day Potluck at Over-The-Rhine People’s Garden
Happy Memorial Day! We had a great workday Saturday at the Over-the-Rhine People's Garden. We added manure to all the raised beds and started planning the 4x8 foot children's bed.
