Author archives: mrgarden1

November’s membership meeting was held via zoom and hosted by Luke Shoffner & Sara Dean from Knox County USDA/NRCS. In this two-part workshop, Alliance members learned and discussed: What a Farm & Tract Number is; It’s benefits; and How to apply for a Farm Number Establishing Farm Records and Numbers…

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, 28 volunteers, consisting of 18 UT students, 9 Master Gardeners, and 1 other, volunteered at 2914 Wilson Avenue. The UT students were members of the UTK Community Gardening Club led by President Andy Wattanaskolpant and did a terrific job! 2914 Wilson Avenue was donated to…

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, 19 volunteers, consisting of 9 UT students, 8 Knox County Master Gardeners, and 2 others, volunteered at the Brown Community Garden at 2723 Louise Avenue. There was much work to do and much was accomplished. In the 36 bed garden, the 8 okra beds and…

The Alliance conducted its membership meeting at Knox Pride. Members learned about Knox Pride’s programming including its vegetable garden, cold food pantry, staple pantry and clothing thriftique.  Knox Pride is located at 4404A Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Alliance staff met with Garden Manager Nick Campbell and Director of Student Care & Advocacy Sandra Bullis to tour the campus garden and pantry.  The Hardin Valley Campus Garden is a supplier of fresh produce to the Pellissippi Pantry as well as a community service hub. The Hardin Valley Garden…

We had a great time at our monthly membership meeting yesterday at the Sustainable Future Center located at 201 Ogle Ave. hosted by David Bolt! More on SFC: The Sustainable Future Center in Knoxville, Tennessee offers hands-on education and community engagement focused on sustainability, renewable energy, urban gardening, and eco-friendly…