Success StoryGardening Series Gets Families Started Properly
Gardening Series Gets Families Started Properly
Author: Brian Jeffiers
Planning Unit: Johnson County CES
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Plan of Work: Home and Consumer Agriculture
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
With so many challenges in the food system since the pandemic, more and more families seek to grow their own vegetables. However, they have not had the instruction needed to garden successfully. This is especially important in the context of evolving pest issues, updated varieties, and new production techniques.
Seeing their patrons in search of production resources, the Johnson County Public Library planned a giveaway of garden seeds that are appropriate for the area's climate and traditions. The library staff then approached Johnson County Extension for help with education for the seed recipients. Together, the ANR agent and the library's work group developed a framework for monthly educational programs by the agent that coincide with gardening tasks that would be taking place at those times.
At the first session, the agent covered planning the garden, including the use of soil sampling. Twelve participants brought in samples for analysis at the UK lab, with recommendations for lime and fertilizer written by the agent. This represented 75% of the 16 attendees at the March session adopting this critical management practice.
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