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





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.12) 21

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

1031.1) 35

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

Gardening Made easy

Author: Jay Hettmansperger

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

The interest in home gardening programs continues to remain strong among homeowners.  Growing your own food is not only fun but can provide the gardener with valuable food sources for the family.  The Garrard County ANR agent conducted a series of gardening programs that led the participants from beginning gardening to more specific topics like growing perfect tomatoes and using straw bale gardening when soil types aren't good for gardening. One hundred percent of the participants

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