Russell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
1055.15) 1000

Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations
1055.12) 0

Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening

1055.11) 0

Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening  
1055.1) 0

Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers  


Success Stories

All New To Me!! Recovering addicts see new pathways in gardening!!

Author: Laura Rogers

Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy

All New To Me!! Recovering addicts see new pathways in gardening!!

Classes teaching the technique of planting and producing vegetables at Sky Hope Recovery Center, Pulaski County. The recovering women from addiction planted a raised bed garden under the supervision of Beth Wilson, UK Horticulture Agent for Pulaski County, and Laura Rogers, Kentucky State University Small Farm Agent. The garden's produce was harvested and weighed; then, they took the vegetables into the kitchen to add to the menu for the evening meal—increasing the confidence of the re

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