Grow Appalachia at St. Vincent's

09/07/2026

The Mission is closed today in Observance of Labor Day

09/04/2026

The Mission will be closed on Monday September 7 in Observance of Labor Day

09/02/2026

There is some great information on soil health in the handout from Monday's class.

09/01/2026

Here is the video from our meeting last night. Reminder, next months meeting is Tuesday September 29 at 5:00pm at the Extension office.

Ready to get your autumn garden growing? September is the perfect t...

08/31/2026

This is TODAY
Garden Program participants: REMINDER our next meeting is Monday August 31 at 5:00pm at the Floyd County Extension Office. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there! If you haven't given me your August harvest report, please bring it to the meeting.

08/28/2026

Harvest reports are due! You can send them via email, FB messenger or bring to the meeting on Monday

08/27/2026

Garden Program participants: REMINDER our next meeting is Monday August 31 at 5:00pm at the Floyd County Extension Office. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there! If you haven't given me your August harvest report, please bring it to the meeting.

08/27/2026

🥕🌿 TOO MANY GARDEN VEGGIES? MAKE BOUILLON POWDER!

When carrots, celery, onions, peppers and herbs are all coming out of the garden at once, you don’t have to preserve every vegetable separately.

Turn some of that harvest into homemade garden bouillon powder!

The idea is simple: chop your vegetables into small pieces and dehydrate them until they are completely dry and brittle. Once cooled, grind everything into a powder and store it in an airtight container.

Try a combination of carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, garlic and culinary herbs such as parsley and thyme. You can leave the mixture salt-free and season your food later, or add a small amount of salt after grinding.

The most important part is getting everything thoroughly dry before grinding and storing. Any remaining moisture can shorten storage life and encourage spoilage. If you're unsure whether the powder is completely dry, continue drying it rather than putting it into the pantry.

Then comes the fun part!

Add a spoonful to soups, stews, rice, sauces, gravies or casseroles whenever you want an extra boost of vegetable flavor. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste because homemade mixtures vary in strength.

This is also a great way to use smaller vegetables, extra herbs and the odds and ends of a garden harvest before they go to waste.

Would you make homemade bouillon powder from your garden?

08/26/2026

Looking for an easy breakfast idea? You'll love this peanut butter banana baked oatmeal recipe. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and a true family favorite.

08/25/2026

Try growing garlic in containers this fall! Garlic grows well in terracotta or ceramic pots, wooden barrels, plastic buckets, and fabric grow bags. Plastic pots are actually great too, because they retain moisture longer and help reduce the amount of watering needed during winter.

Since garlic is generally planted in the fall and overwintered outdoors, it’s also important to choose containers that can handle freezing temperatures without cracking. Plastic pots come in handy here, too. Learn more at Almanac.com/growing-garlic-in-containers