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Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Describe the Issue or Situation.What began as a short-term stopgap for in person programming during the 2020 Pandemic, has become a much-attended weekly horticulture program. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Due to the continuing popularity of the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays program a team of Kentucky Horticulture agents have continued to present weekly Wednesday webinars at 12:30 ET (11:30 CT) as a “lunch and learn” horticu
Author: Jessica Bessin
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Describe the Issue or SituationThe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service sought to enhance the knowledge and skills of horticulture agents across the state to better serve their communities. This was achieved through a statewide in-service training that focused on the latest developments in horticulture, including new research findings, pest and disease management strategies, sustainable gardening practices, and emerging trends in the industry.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Respon
Author: Carrie Spry
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
The C1 thru C4 County Extension Agents for Horticulture, in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, recently hosted a successful statewide in-service training for horticulture agents. This event, held on September 10-11, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, brought together a diverse group of agents and specialists from across the state to share knowledge, network, and learn about the latest developments in horticulture.The training was designed to pro
Author: Jessica Hopkins
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Describe the Issue or SituationThe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service sought to enhance the knowledge and skills of horticulture agents across the state to better serve their communities. This was achieved through a statewide in-service training that focused on the latest developments in horticulture, including new research findings, pest and disease management strategies, sustainable gardening practices, and emerging trends in the industry.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Respon
Author: Steven Mobley
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
I attended an invasive species training in Frankfort. Several invasive species were identified. These invasive species have harmed the natural environment in several different ways, including out competing native species and not providing food for wildlife like the native plants have done in the past. Invasive plants and native plants have distinct characteristics and impacts on their ecosystems:Native PlantsAdaptation: Native plants are naturally found in a specific region and have adapte
Author: Brandon George
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
There was a strong demand by residents for help with designing their gardens and landscapes but many often feel overwhelmed by the information and process required. As a result, a program was designed to help support those residents.On August 29th, September 3rd, and 12th, 2024, participants attended the Garden Design Workshop: Enhance Your Outdoor Space program at the Kenton Lands facility. This was attended by twenty-four people with the intended outcome of having a basic understanding of the
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
In gardening, knowledge is power. Like life, much of gardening is outside our control. But by educating ourselves on the basic fundamentals of gardening we can learn how to recognize problems when they arise and how to manage them not only now but also in the future.In the spring of 2024, the Madison County Horticulture Agent offered a series of classes called "The More You Know the Better You Grow". These were designed for all levels of gardeners. After each class she sent an evaluati
