Success StorySpring Into Green: In the Garden



Spring Into Green: In the Garden

Author: Denise Wooley

Planning Unit: Graves County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Promoting Nutritious Eating and Active Living

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Spring into Green has been a long established area-wide program in the Purchase Area. This event brings participants from all eight counties to gain new skills from attending workshops and demonstrations. 

The event is hosted  by the Purchase Area Family and Consumer Science agents and held at the Graves County Extension Office. Speakers at the event discussed the following topics.

  • Gardening in Containers
  • Cooking with Herbs
  • Growing Flowers


The goal of this event was to teach participants about health benefits and sustainable of gardening practices and such as raised beds and container gardening. Participants learned how to utilize locally grown/sourced produce in their everyday practices such as meal prep. 

Of the eighty-three (83) participants 

72% were first time program participants.  

80% of participants stated they gained knowledge in how to utilize space with container gardens. 

90% of participants stated that they gained a greater understanding of the health benefits of using fresh herbs in cooking. 

69% of participants stated they plan to start growing their own herbs/produce. 

Participants stated that they never gave much thought to where their fresh produce came from and will start to make a more conscious effort. Several participants stated “Learning more about buying and growing local herbs and produce is very useful information.” One participant stated that “the speakers inspired me to try new methods when it comes to gardening and using my produce.”







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