Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 672002 |
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) | 671956 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Reaching Farther with Hort Webinar Wednesdays
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
What began as a short-term stopgap for in person programming during the 2020 Pandemic, has become a much-attended weekly horticulture program. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Due to the continuing popularity of the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays program a team of Kentucky Horticulture agents have continued to present weekly Wednesday webinars at 12:30 ET (11:30 CT) as a “lunch and learn” horticultural program. This team also i
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From Class to Garden: How the Gardener’s Toolbox is Cultivating Success
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Describe the Issue or Situation.Home gardeners in Hardin County frequently seek reliable, research-based information to improve their gardening skills, increase the success of their growing efforts, and stay informed about new trends and techniques. Many residents are eager to start or expand their gardens but feel unsure about what to plant, how to care for their plants, or how to make their gardens more productive and visually appealing. In response to this ongoing need for accessible and prac
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