We recently gathered at Beardsley Farm for our monthly membership meeting, where we toured the farm and focused on the topic of farm and garden data and recordkeeping. The training, led by the knowledgeable Charlotte Rodina, provided invaluable insights into maintaining accurate records for our farming and gardening activities. We…
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KAROLYN AND JOHN BARNES ORGANIC GARDEN AT LENNON-SENEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The story of the Karolyn and John Barnes Organic Garden at Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church at 2084 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915, is quite typical of the position that many churches, particularly in the inner city and in East…
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At the Knox County Garden Alliance, we take pride in our dedication to fostering thriving community gardens. In 2023, we demonstrated our unwavering commitment to sustainability and capacity building by providing essential support to our members.
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Water for the Burundi Refugees The story of the Alliance providing water for the Burundi Refugees is the story of the Alliance fulfilling its Sustainability and Capacity Building Pillar. On April 24, 2023, Charlotte Rodina, the Executive Director of CAC Beardsley Farm, contacted the Alliance seeking help to solve a…
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The Alliance’s Work Featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel We are thrilled to share that the Alliance’s impactful Youth Garden Education Program lead by Co-Directors Erica Lisowe and Nick Thompson, has been featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel! The article, titled “School Gardens Making a Difference Across Knox County”, written…
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Gardening Class and Tour at Concrete Garden On May 11, 2024, BRIDGE Refugee Services, Knox County Master Gardeners, and the Alliance teamed up to host an engaging gardening class and tour for Congolese Refugees at the Concrete Garden. This event provided valuable gardening knowledge about East Tennessee gardening and hands-on…
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