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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.9) | 0 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.2) | 0 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.5) | 0 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.4) | 410 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 1478 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
| 1032.1) | 62 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association offered a new event to the community for 2021 known as Art in the Garden. Every year, master gardener volunteers oversee and manage the educational demonstration gardens at the Hopkins County Extension Service, which are used for various educational programs. Typically, the master gardeners have tours of the gardens at their annual Spring Lawn and Garden Fair event but were not able to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
In the past several years, the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association has held a spring and fall plant swap at the Hopkins County Farmers Market. The purpose of the fall plant swap was to give the community an opportunity to come swap plants with one another. Participants brought plants they were willing to give away and then could pick from plants donated by other participants to take home. A wide range of plants were brought to the swap and included the following: herbaceous
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Extension Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified. After the first year, Master Gar
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Spring Lawn and Garden Fair is a program run by the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association. The fair takes place at the Danny Peyton Outdoor Education Pavilion and offers a variety of activities including educational talks and demonstrations relating to horticulture, lawn and garden vendors, plant sales, and activities for children. The purpose of the fair is to educate local residents about different topics relating to horticulture, as well as raising awareness of the Master Ga
