Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing concern across America. As we look for ways to help individuals recover, the Mason County Extension Office partnered with the local outpatient recovery center. The NEP assistant has worked with the recovery center for several years, offering nutritional education; the horticulture agent asked to partner to make it an experience that included gardening. The horticulture agent applied for a grant through the recovery garden program at the University of Kentu
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Over two enriching days, a community witnessed the power of collaboration and healthy living through a pizza community garden program. Residents of all ages gathered at a local community center, rolling up their sleeves to plant and nurture a variety of fresh vegetables.Guided by the horticulture agent and experienced master gardeners, participants learned the essentials of sustainable gardening and the joy of growing their own food. Children giggled with excitement as they dug into the earth, d