Natalie joined the Junior Crew when she was a Junior at East Hardy High School. At that time, she wasn’t sure what she wanted, but she concluded through her rotations that she wasn’t a farmer and didn’t enjoy retail. She did not have any prior...
Five years ago, the Wardensville Garden Market consisted only of 10 high school Junior Crew Members, two leaders, and a small garden with a greenhouse. Since then, we have grown into three successful social enterprises and a staff of over 80. But, what has come of...
When we first opened our doors in 2016, we had only a handful of youth employees. Some of them are still around even 5 years later! We talked to one of our original crew, Cierra Riggleman-Bonilla, about what she’s been up to lately and how working at the...
Each month in this column we will highlight one of our amazing youth Junior Crew. This month, we’re introducing Caitlyn Ward, as she shares some of her experiences after working here for three years. Siara Gaylord Digital Media Manager Hey, I’m Siara and...
We all enjoy a good story. We have favorites we love to hear and those we tell over and over. Whether a child or a parent, an iconic vision of a good childhood includes being tucked into bed and lulled to sleep with a good story. Not a day goes by when we don’t engage...
Wardensville Garden Market is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to create opportunities for Appalachian youth, so they grow to reach their greatest potential.
