Author: Kristin Hildabrand
Planning Unit: Warren County CES
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Plan of Work: Home & Consumer Horticulture 2024
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Warren County Horticulture Extension Agent Kristin Hildabrand leads The Sunshine Gardening Podcast. Each episode features Kristin conversing with Extension specialists, agents, and experts. Their collective knowledge and experience delve into a wide range of gardening-related topics in Kentucky, catering to all types of gardeners. Whether you're into vegetable gardening, flower gardening, dealing with insect pests, or nurturing houseplants, there's something for everyone! Each segment is compact, 20 to 30 minutes long, perfect for a quick gardening fix.
At the end of each podcast episode, the horticulture extension agent provides educational information in the show notes. Packed with valuable insights, these show notes are published on the Warren County Agriculture Blog and easily accessible at www.warrencountyagriculture.com. This additional resource allows you to delve deeper into the topics discussed, enhancing your learning experience.
The Sunshine Gardening Podcast is not just limited to one platform but is accessible across several podcast platforms, including Apple, Google, TuneIn, Deezer, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music. This wide availability ensures that interested listeners can easily subscribe or follow the podcast and receive notifications whenever a new episode is published, making it convenient and considerate for everyone. You can listen to it on your preferred platform, at your preferred time, and at your own pace.
The Sunshine Gardening Podcast has reached 9,723 total show listens with 33 episodes. Even though the primary audience is Kentucky gardeners, the podcast statistics have shown that the shows have reached 55 countries. Listeners have shared their positive experiences with the podcast, creating a supportive and inspiring community. Their feedback is a testament to the quality and value of the content.
One listener remarked, 'I've been listening to the podcast, and it is so well done. I love the whole sunshine theme. I don't know who produced it, but it was at the professional level. I just wanted to let you know you are knocking it out of the park with the podcast! Excellent job!!'
Another new listener commented, "I just listened to my first episode about orchids. I'm really excited to have found you and to learn new information!"
"I just reviewed and downloaded the SOW App. I am impressed. Thank you for this wonderful and useful app".
"I just enjoyed your Podcast on Dahlias. It was very informative. I have grown dahlias for a couple of years but have not been very successful in storing them. There is still so much to learn. Thanks for the additional sites on growing dahlias. I will be researching for more in-depth information".
This feedback inspires the Warren County Extension Office to continue delivering high-quality content our audience loves. Their support and engagement are what make The Sunshine Gardening Podcast a success.
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