Master GardenerMajor Program

8408

Total Hours

Contributed.

40205

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

3409

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of continuing education hours completed  by Master Gardeners

8770

Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county

34221

Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers

1151

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community

954

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners

79113

Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course

37

Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener

343

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

952

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners

242827

Stories

Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

The Spring Lawn and Garden Fair is a program run by the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association. The fair takes place at the Danny Peyton Outdoor Education Pavilion and offers a variety of activities including educational talks and demonstrations relating to horticulture, lawn and garden vendors, plant sales, and activities for children. The purpose of the fair is to educate local residents about different topics relating to horticulture, as well as raising awareness of the Master Gardener progr...

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Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

Stories Behind the Numbers

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  • Advanced Master Gardener Series

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