Success StorySpring Into Green: Outdoor Living



Spring Into Green: Outdoor Living

Author: Anna Morgan

Planning Unit: Fulton County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Enhancing Personal Development through Life Skills

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Spring into Green: Outdoor Living, was hosted by the Purchase Area Family and Consumer Science agents at the Graves County Extension Office. Speakers at this year’s event discussed topics related to the outdoors. Topics discussed included ‘Cooking in the Outdoors’ with Champion Foods Volunteer Riff Turner, ‘Perennials and Wood Shrubs for Cut Flower Arrangements’ with Martha White, and ‘Plant Propagation’ with Lindsay Bowles. The goal of this event was to teach participants about the benefits of using different cooking methods and tips on outdoor cooking, along with utilizing outdoor perennials and starting their own plants from clippings.

Of the sixty-four (64) participants 47% were first time program participants.  91% of participants stated they have improved knowledge, opinions, and/or skills when it comes to outdoor cooking. 81% of participants stated that they gained more knowledge in consumer and home horticulture. 84% of participants stated they have an increased knowledge, opinion, and/or skills on starting their own plants. Participants stated that they never gave much thought to utilize perennials, shrubs, and other floral in landscaping and will start to make a more conscious effort. Several participants stated “Learning more about grilling tips and tricks, learning more about different kinds of plants, and how to cut and care for indoor plants.”







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