Lyon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.12) 318

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  

1031.1) 1318

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance



Success Stories

Italian Bruschetta Container Gardens

Author: Susan Fox

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Senior citizens and lower-income residents of the local housing authority can have fewer options for gardening due to limited space, mobility, and income issues. Both groups appreciate having programs offered at their locations. Planting sessions were held at the Lyon County Senior Citizens Center and the Lyon County Housing Authority. Italian Bruschetta Container Gardens were planted with dwarf tomatoes, dwarf sweet peppers, and basil. The dwarf tomatoes, peppers, and basil were grown from

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