Growers’ Blog

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…

The Alliance conducted a site visit at Knox Pride. Staff learned about their programming to include the vegetable garden, cold food pantry, staple pantry and clothing thriftique.  Knox Pride is located at 4028 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

On September 14, 2024, members of the Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) joined us for a Volunteer Day at the Pastor Richard S. Brown Jr. Community Garden their hard work and dedication made a big impact as they helped lay mulch throughout the garden, enhancing its beauty and functionality. We…

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…

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…

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.