Reflections and Intentions
From the desk of Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director Many folks take a moment to reflect as the year comes to a close. What was this year like? What did I do? Who did I meet? How did I grow? What did I gain, and lose? What am I most proud of? Was I fully present?...
Homemade Winter: Cold Stratification
Around the Grounds with Bennett I Homemade Winter: Cold Stratification Written by: Bennett Dowling, 577 Organic Landscape Horticulturist As the days grow shorter and colder and the plants in the garden begin going dormant, it is the time of year for seed gathering. ...
Basketry, Fellowship, and Folk Traditions
Basketry, Fellowship, and Folk Traditions Written by Samantha Day, 577 Organic Garden Horticulturist I spent the end of October (October 20 to 25) at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC taking a basketry course. It was a huge experience for me, not only...