Knott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 50 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 4 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 115 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Beautification project brings welcome vibe to historic city
Author: Chadwick Conway
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Part of a strong vibrant welcoming downtown is landscaping and art beautification for folks to feel a welcoming vibe when visiting a city. In spring of 2020 the Appalachian Artisan Center in downtown Hindman contacted that Knott County Extension Agent for Agriculture/Natural Resources, to help with an urban garden design, resources, and garden expertise. The vision was to add to our current Mail Horse art feature downtown to add signage, flowers, and garden space to intensifying and
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