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,
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
Sharing the Skill of Canning
Our neighbor Tameca is a dedicated home garden participant in the LPH Community Gardens, and she recently led a demonstration on preserving food, using ingredients readily available this time
Fresh and Savvy Food Preservation
The last days of summer have led to a flurry of activity here at our site. Fall seeds and plants have been sown and planted and seeds saved for next
Visitors Come Callin’
Visitors Come Callin’ to the MountainsThe Owsley County Farm To School Gardening Group was all abuzz with chat and activity in the FB group and in the gardens getting ready
Fried Green Tomato Season!
Well, June started somewhat cool and wet, and some of our gardeners found out the hard way that they’d planted their veggies in the wrong place and stayed so wet
A Salsa Party Tradition
As the seasons start to change, both home gardeners and neighbors engaged with our community gardens start to dream about all the ways to use the late summer harvest.
Embracing the Bountiful Harvest and Sustainable Food Preservation in Eastern Kentucky
Embracing the Bountiful Harvest and Sustainable Food Preservation in Eastern Kentucky In the hills of Eastern Kentucky, a new wave of farmer families is emerging, along with a sustainable approach
The Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer Have Arrived Here in Appalachia, the summer equinox has come and gone, and we have settled into the dog days of summer. These are the
