As the days get longer and springtime blossoms, gardeners across the region are gearing up for a new season of growth and potential. For many, however, the challenges of the past year have left them with uncertain prospects. Last July, severe flooding swept through the area, damaging homes, properties, and gardens. Many farmers lost much …
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If you are reading this, you are likely familiar with Hindman Settlement School’s very successful dyslexia program that has been helping children with learning differences be able to read on grade level for over forty years. You have probably heard about our traditional arts programs that preserve the legacy and heritage of Appalachian music, dance, …
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Gardening means a lot of different things for folks, but for me, it has always been about connecting to my past and staying grounded in the present. Growing up, no matter how much space there was or wasn’t offered by our then home, my mother always found her sunny patches and filled them with veggies …
I sit here, staring across campus and am overwhelmed by the monumental work that has happened here at the forks of Troublesome Creek. The foundation laid in the early years has built an institution that has focused on the community and remained relevant throughout its longstanding history. My time here, has been short, but impactful …
Spring is in the air on Troublesome Creek and folks are itching to get ground turned, feel the moist soil on their hands, and see sprouts emerge. After a trying and tiring 2020, I am grateful this spring for bringing a sense of renewal and hope, and with that comes opportunity; the opportunity to make …
Somehow, we have made our way to Thanksgiving 2020. A week that ushers in the holiday season, sets forth many family traditions and brings awareness to everyone to give thanks for the many blessings that life has bestowed upon them. Although it may look a little different for your family this year, I hope the …
Well, it’s finally October. The leaves are exploding with color, the air is getting cooler, and no denying the year is quickly fading away. 2020 has, undoubtedly, been one for the history books for the chaos, trouble, and destruction it has left in its path, but amongst it all, we see signs of hope, prosperity, …
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