Community Gardens and Horticulture TherapyMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
823 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
79 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
1122 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
1206 |
Stories
Derby Planting Program
Several of our horticulture programs are full and we have received complaints on how to address this issue. The horticulture agent came up with a fun program to encourage community members to plant flowers and learn more about the Extension Office. On April 29th, the horticulture agent hosted a Derby Planting Party at the Extension Office. The agent encouraged participants to wear derby hats and bring their friends! There was light refreshments and mocktails to make the event memorable. The hort...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
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