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
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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