Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 177 |
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) | 55 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Christmas Tree Care
Author: Cheyenne Lamb
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Many homeowners like to decorate around the holidays with lively and lush Christmas Trees. Many times the full and vibrant tree on December 12th becomes dull and dry by the 25th. The issue at hand is the proper care being administer to the tree during the time it is in the consumers' care and also in the distributors' care. Based on a publication from the University of Kentucky I created a presentation teaching consumers and homeowners how to pick the right tree for them, how to care for
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Ag Week Seed Giveaway
Author: Cheyenne Lamb
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Access to fresh produce and knowledge about home gardening remains limited for many households in Montgomery County. Additionally, while the Cooperative Extension Service offers a variety of resources, public awareness of these programs is still growing. Ag Week provided an opportunity to address both challenges by engaging the community in a meaningful and accessible way. From this the ag week seed giveaway project was born.To celebrate Ag Week, the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Offic
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Sew it, Grow it, Cook it
Author: Cheyenne Lamb
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Describe the Issue or Situation In today’s fast-paced world, many youth lack opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences that build practical life skills like sewing, gardening, and cooking. Recognizing a need for meaningful summer enrichment activities, especially for upper elementary students, the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs) at Mt. Sterling and Camargo Elementary Schools sought to partner with community programs that promote creativity, self-suff
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