Gardener Story: Rebecca Stephens

One of the parts of this garden project I love the most is the sense of community that I receive when we pick up the plants or attend the workshops. Gardening, at its best, is a communal activity. In an idealized world, I would have learned the arts of companion...

Tomato Planting

With summer fast approaching and our summer plant distribution coming up later this week I thought a tomato planting primer was in order. In the years I’ve been growing food these are some of my favorite tips for getting good tomato plants in the ground.  ...

Gardener Story: Brandi Eveland Sayers

I am excited to be with the BIU Gardening Program again this year. It is such a wonderful program and I have learned a wealth of information. I look forward to celebrating the successes and failures of all of our efforts. I have learned that sometimes a plant just...

Garden Irrigation by Gardener Jacqueline

Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener Drip Irrigation is not for everyone or for every situation, but this no-till gardener with a DIY drip system can no longer imagine growing small fruit and vegetables in East Tennessee without one. Drip systems have benefits and...