Then and Now
Our doors first opened in 2016, on a bright and sunny July Fourth weekend. While we have been fortunate enough to celebrate many holiday weekends with our customers and local community, we will never forget our roots and how we first started out. In the beginning, we...
Holiday Gift Guide
If you thought holiday meal planning was stressful, buying gifts might be even worse. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Our holiday gift guide will give you some great ideas with everything found right here in our market. Don’t forget, we are open for extended...
Experiential Learning and Holiday Cards: How do They Connect?
There is a famous Chinese proverb: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody else. The Youth Advancement Department at Wardensville Garden Market is...
Be The Helpers
Earlier this year we wanted to make sure that we celebrated our graduating senior class crew by hosting a small socially distanced graduation ceremony for them and their families. Five of them were also awarded $2,000 scholarships from our scholarship fund. At the...
Meet a Junior Crew: Denny McDonald
Each month, we will highlight one of our amazing youth Junior Crew. First up, meet Market permanent crew member Denny McDonald, as he shares his experience of working at the Wardensville Garden Market and how it helped him grow. Hey, I'm Siara and I'm an enthusiastic...
Guest Blog: The Wild West Virginian
Hello, I'm Alex Coffman, a native West Virginian and WVU Extension Agent by day and local food blogger and amateur chef by night. I love to forage and eat local foods, fresh veggies, and Appalachian dishes. This year we decided to get our first CSA (Community...
Guide to Supporting Our Mission
Updated on December 21st, 2020. With the year winding down, it gives everyone a chance to relax and reflect back. While this year has not looked like most (or maybe, any) we still manage to find the good that happened. For us here at the Wardensville Garden Market...
Our Feathered Friends
Across the street from the Wardensville Garden Market farm property, you have likely noticed a beautiful spring-fed pond and our local neighborhood ducks. That property is part of our overall organization and houses our support staff offices, facilities shop, and...
An Interview with Youth Advancement
Shefa Nola Benoit understands the importance of caring, supportive adults committed to providing a safe space so young people can thrive. She's been a youth development professional for nearly three decades and has reimagined our Wardensville Garden Market Education...
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Our mission is to expand opportunities for Appalachian youth, so they grow to reach their greatest potential.