Reflections from the Farm
Wendell Berry wrote, "When despair for the world grows in me ... I come into the peace of wild things." Isn't this the truth? Our farm offers beauty, sustenance, and
Wendell Berry wrote, "When despair for the world grows in me ... I come into the peace of wild things." Isn't this the truth? Our farm offers beauty, sustenance, and
We love companion planting for its practical benefits -- pest control, improved pollination, maximizing use of space. And we also appreciate the approach because of its connection to our mission
A member of our Board of Directors recently made a generous memorial gift to our organization to support the purchase of a new greenhouse on the farm, and a second
By Carli Stuart, University of Kentucky Intern When I was first offered an internship at GreenHouse17, I was extremely intimidated. I had no experience working with victims of domestic violence,
By GreenHouse17 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our agency's goal during this year's special month was to engage the community in activities that support survivors. In addition to
The following reflections were written by a survivor participating in our farm stipend program this summer: Day 1 Sitting here in the garden, unsure of what to expect. I am
The following reflection was written by a survivor of intimate partner abuse participating in our farm stipend program: My time here at GreenHouse17 is coming to an end. I’m really
By GreenHouse17 Do you keep a journal about your experiences working on the farm or in the gardens? Survivors participating in our stipend program spend one hour a week writing
Our blog post this month features a Field Note reflection written by survivor who is participating in our farm stipend program. Field Notes by L.S. Learning with my husband always involved corporal
By GreenHouse17 Staff It's been said it takes a long time to grow a good friendship. As 2016 comes to an end, we’re celebrating some of the beautiful friendships that blossomed