One Potato, Two Potatoes…
After some unfortunate vandalism in May, we were certain this year's potato harvest from our community gardens would be pretty uneventful. Much to our surprise, the remaining seed potatoes
“How does the garden make you feel?”
Hello Garden Friends, Since my last blog entry I was asked,“How does the garden make you feel?” As I began to ponder this question, I felt a wave of warm
Appalachian Strong
Over the last month, Kentucky has been through a lot with all the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. While the rain has been good for the crops this year, people have
“Come Grow With US”
Every year it seems like I say “This is going to be the best year ever!” But I really believe it this year! We have a large number of gardeners
Spring is in the air!
Spring! I can smell it! Spring is in the air! We’re enjoying a few 75º+ days lately and Daylight Savings Time is right ar Just a glimpse of the
Cinco de Mayo Gardening
We're getting into some serious gardening, finally! We've had a slow start to the season with spring rains, frosts, snows, and flooding, but we're finally moving forward. Folks are anxious
Spring is in the Air
Scott and McCreary county participants gathered for our 2nd Grow Appalachia meeting held on March 18th. To ensure the safety of our participants by observing proper social distancing, we offered
And so we begin……
And what a way to begin, with ice storms and flooding all in one week. The 2021 garden season has begun, not with a bang, but with a splash! Ice
Taters are a Growin’!!
Taters are a growin'. What a perfect title. As I was scrolling through our Grow Appalachia Facebook Group, I came across one of our gardeners posting this on his potatoes
We Shall Prevail
Marcelle St. Germain Grow Appalachia Big Ugly, WV Step by Step, Inc. Going with the flow here at Big Ugly. Like everyone else, we had to shift plans midstream to
