Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.10) 0

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.)

1032.11) 15

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents

1032.12) 50

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county

1032.13) 0

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people

1032.14) 50

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

1032.15) 50

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community

1032.16) 50

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

1032.9) 10

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture

1032.8) 10

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape

1032.6) 0

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.7) 50

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices

1032.1) 65

Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year

1032.2) 0

Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less

1032.3) 3500

Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county

1032.4) 150

Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.5) 1000

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers



Success Stories

Master gardeners add to the "Tour"ist funtions in Bardstown

Author: Robert Smith

Major Program: Master Gardener

The Kentucky Home Master Gardeners take their leadership seriously as well as their generosity.  Their philanthropy is allowed because of the hard work they put into their sole fundraiser called the Blooming Bardstown Garden Tour, Silent auction and Plant Sale.  This event, held the second Saturday of June is in its 16th season and continues to add to the tourism component of Nelson COunties economy.  This year they raised over $5000 dollars (down from years past because of the th

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