Success StoryBeginner Vegetable Gardening



Beginner Vegetable Gardening

Author: Emma Lee

Planning Unit: Estill County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Marketing, Diversifying, and Managing Local Agriculture

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

As spring began approaching this year, I was getting many calls about tips for starting a vegetable garden. Due to the amount of interest, I decided to hold a Beginner Vegetable Gardening class that was open to everyone at all stages of gardening experience. The class was held on March 27th at 6 p.m. There were 29 attendees, including people who were new to the area or have never had any experience with gardening. I presented a powerpoint that included types of vegetables, how to plant and take care of them, and common pests and diseases. I also discussed the importance of soil testing, how to take a soil test, and how to read the soil test results. The group was very active and asking questions. At the end, I gave out seeds so that they would be able to start their very own garden. 100% of people that attended reported that they would be able to use this information to improve their existing garden or start a new garden successfully.






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