Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.12) 200

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  

1031.1) 250

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance



Success Stories

The Return of the Spring Garden Series

Author: Jason Vaughn

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

The Spring Garden Series was a tradition at the Powell County Extension Office since the 1990s.   Following the pandemic, citizens were hungry for education and communion with fellow gardeners.  Sensing the community’s needs, Jason Vaughn, Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources brought back the series.The program focused on developing home horticulture skills through in-class learning and hands-on activities.  Topics included attracting bluebirds, flower arran

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