Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 559

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance
1031.12) 125

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


Success Stories

The More You Know the Better You Grow Series

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

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