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Ideas Harvested: The Crewe Community Garden, Fall Update
It has been a growing season where more than herbs and vegetables have been harvested. The garden committee is evaluating what worked, what didn't and what new ideas are needed. We have come a long way from just an idea, to 10 raised beds with different growers and a growing community. Vegetables from ochre to peppers to lettuce to tomatoes to cucumbers were successfully harvested. Some vegetables were for private use and some went to Crewe Cares food pantry. And some were ha

Kathy Oliver
Oct 293 min read
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Is Buying a House Now Out of Reach?
Maxwell House Coffee seems to think so with their temporary rebranding. I think the bigger question is, why is much of the media trying...

Kathy Oliver
Oct 23 min read
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What a difference a year makes!
As I complete my first year as director, my enthusiasm grows because so many new events have been happening, especially for this month of...

Kathy Oliver
Jun 303 min read
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A community project that can provide emotional support: Pocket Prayer Shawls
Have you ever wished you can send a hug to someone far away? Have you ever wanted to offer condolences, a prayer, or a message of caring...

Kathy Oliver
May 203 min read
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Benefits of Community Gardening
The Raised Beds are showing some green! The Crewe Community Garden is one of many similar gardens in this country. Have you ever...

Kathy Oliver
Apr 282 min read
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April Update
Crewe Community Garden taking shape Wow, is it April already? This garden is my view out of my office window so Spring is definitely...

Kathy Oliver
Apr 32 min read
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Welcome to the New Nottoway County Literacy Program Website
I am Kathy Oliver, the program director and very excited to have this platform to share what I hope will be information you can use. You...

Kathy Oliver
Mar 202 min read
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