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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success Storyhorticulture teaches life skills



horticulture teaches life skills

Author: Amy Aldenderfer

Planning Unit: Hardin County CES

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

Plan of Work: Agriculture Awareness

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Gardener's Toolbox Series is a part of the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service’s horticulture classes to address a gardener's need  for more  information.

The classes vary in their length and subject matter. This year topics included:Composting, Conifers for KY Gardens, Worms Eat my Garbage, Holiday Wreath Making, Veggies 101, Advanced Composting, Making a Bee Hotel, 

At the end of class, all attendees receive a "starter pack” of seeds, plants or bulbs of the discussed varieties to try them at home or other items that relate to the topic discussed. In the classes where an item is made, the participants take home their item(s) and the directions to make more.

In a compilation of five growing seasons-worth of data for the Veggie 101 class, most (81%) participants have started a vegetable garden (2019). Ninety-one (91%) percent of the attendees appreciate trying the new varieties that they receive at the end of each session. Participants are making decisions about the varieties grown based on the recommendations and information that Extension has provided.






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