Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 17 |
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) | 7 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Gardening Series Gets Families Started Properly
Author: Brian Jeffiers
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
With so many challenges in the food system since the pandemic, more and more families seek to grow their own vegetables. However, they have not had the instruction needed to garden successfully. This is especially important in the context of evolving pest issues, updated varieties, and new production techniques.Seeing their patrons in search of production resources, the Johnson County Public Library planned a giveaway of garden seeds that are appropriate for the area's climate and traditions
Full Story
Gardeners Learn Construction of Wicking Bed
Author: Brian Jeffiers
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Two of the most common limitations to gardening are the difficulties in properly maintaining the plants and the physical difficulty of properly caring for them. A designed developed by a UK agricultural engineer utilizes a water reservoir to simplify irrigation and a raised designed for easier access. After the Johnson County ANR program assistant participated in a daylong in-service on how to build the raised bed, she and the ANR agent constructed one at the Extension office and hosted a worksh
Full Story
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
© 2024 University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment