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
Triumphs & Trials of Spring
It’s been a busy month in the LPH Community Gardens program. We’ve planted in community garden spaces and home gardens, hired teen garden apprentices, kicked off weekly workdays, and
The Bush Doctor’s Garden
Lem was skeptical when his family moved to Lower Price Hill a few years ago. His grandfather passed on a passion for gardening, and he was accustomed to living
New Gardens, New Gardeners, New Generation
Spring has sprung around here. Wisteria, redbuds, and dogwoods are all in bloom, trees are happily leafing out, and gardeners are happily planting their gardens. Potatoes and early spring crops
From Homeowner to Home Gardener
Lower Price Hill is a dense, urban neighborhood where most residents live in multi-family rental units, lacking space or permission for personal gardens. Community garden spaces offer these families
Tell Us Whatcha Need
Participant Surveys Our Home Garden participants come from diverse backgrounds with different interests, reasons for growing, and experience. Because of those differences, we've realized they also often need different
Blackberry Winter
Blackberry winter has come and gone in the mountains. Baby birds are hatching and taking flight around the edges of the fields. Bees are beginning to swarm. Bluegill are moving
Community Garden Kick-Off
A few months ago, our home garden participants got a jumpstart on their growing season. But last Friday, the festivities continued as the broader community came together for a
Supporting Home Gardeners
A good portion of the existing growing space in our community falls within community gardens. However, we continue to increase our efforts to support neighbors who want to grow
