Rowan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
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1031.1) | 50 |
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) | 25 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Container Gardening with Heritage Place Senior Citizens
Author: Amanda Potter
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
This spring, a unique two-part gardening series at the Senior Citizens Center blossomed into something truly special—offering not just skills and smiles, but meaningful moments of connection for older adults in the community.The series began with a flavorful twist. In the first session, the Family and Consumer Sciences agent led a fun, hands-on lesson in making homemade salsa, while the Agriculture agent introduced participants to the concept of a “salsa garden”—a homegro
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