Progress 10/01/22 to 09/30/23
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience for this project includes homeowners, farmers, professional landscapers, nurseries, greenhouse managers, golf course superintentents, lawn services etc. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Soil testing demonstration to students from Options Employment& Educational Services. (April 4) Talk on "Composting' to the Wethersfield Garden Club at the Solomon Wells House. (March 6) Seminar entitled "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" to the Simsbury Garden Club at the Simsbury Library. (March 21) Virtual presentation on "Biodiversity" to the Federated Garden Club Environmental School. (September 23) Talk entitled "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" to the Long Hill Garden Club at the Trumbull Public Library. (September 26) Talk entitled "Improving Soil in the Home Garden" to the Garden Club of Cheshire at the Cheshire Senior Center. (September21) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through distribution of soil reports, answers public inquiries, and talks as stated above What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue as in past with every effort to improve.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Provide soil identification and fertility analyses for Connecticut citizens. Enhance crop production and protect the environment by reducing unnecessary use of fertilizer.
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Progress 10/01/21 to 09/30/22
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience for this project includes homeowners, farmers, professional landscapers, nurseries, greenhouse managers, golf course superintentents, lawn services etc. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Gave a virtual presentation entitled "Composting" sponsored by the C.H. Booth Library. (approx. 30. attendees) Interviewed on composting by Allissa Silber of the Newtown Bee. The article can be viewed here https://www.newtownbee.com/11292021/library-welcomes-soil-scientist-speaking-about-composting/?q=composting . Gave a talk entitled "Lawn Care" to the North Haven Garden Club at the North Haven Recreation Center. (approx. 25 attendees) Gave a talk on "Composting" to the Newtown Horticulture Club at the Newtown Community Center. (approx. 40 attendees) Gave a talk on "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" to the West Haven Garden Club at the West haven Public Library. (approx. 30 attendees) Judged the Future Farmers of America Science Fair at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. Gave a talk entitled "Improving Soil in the Home Garden" to the Garden Club of Cheshire at the Cheshire Senior Center. (approx. 50 attendees) Gave a virtual presentation on "Biodiversity" to the Federated Garden Club Environmental School. (approx. 50 attendees) Gave a talk entitled "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" to the Long Hill Garden Club at the Trumbull Public Library. (approx. 50 attendees) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through distribution of soil reports, answers public inquiries, and talks as stated above. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue as in past with everyeffort to improve.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Provide over 6000 soil analyses and answer over 2000 public inquiries for Connecticut citizens to improve plant growth and protect the environment.
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Progress 10/01/20 to 09/30/21
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience for this project includes homeowners, farmers, professional landscapers, nurseries, greenhouse managers, golf course superintentents, lawn services etc. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?11/9/21 - Gave a virtual presentation entitled "Composting" sponsored by the C.H. Booth Library.11-9 - Gave a virtual presentation entitled "Composting" sponsored by the C.H. Booth Library. 11/10/21 - Interviewed on composting by Allissa Silber of the Newtown Bee. 11/23/21 - Gave a talk entitled "Lawn Care" to the North Haven Garden Club at the North Haven Recreation Center. 4/27/21 - Spoke to an earth science class from Southern Connecticut State University on "Soil testing and Invasive Aquatic Plants." 1/26/21 - Gave a virtual talk entitled "Improving Soil in the Home Garden" to the Orchard Valley Garden Club. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Through distribution of soil reports, answers public inquiries, and talks as stated above. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue as in past.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Provide over 6000 soil analyses and answer over 2000 public inquiries for Connecticut citizens to improve plant growth and protect the environment.
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Progress 01/01/20 to 09/30/20
Outputs Target Audience:The target audience for this project includes homeowners, farmers, professional landscapers, nurseries, greenhouse managers, golf course superintentents,lawn services etc. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?3/9 - Gave a talk entitled "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" at the East Hartford Public Library. (approx. 12 attendees) 3/10 - Gave a talk entitled "Container Gardening Indoors and Out" to the Cherry Brook Garden Club at the Community Center in Canton. (approx. 65 attendees) 5/2/20 - Gave a presentation via Zoom entitled "Improving Soil in the Home Garden" as part of the Cora J. Belden Library in Rocky Hill adult learning program. (Approx. 12 attendees) 7/10/20 - Gave a talk via Zoom entitled "Lawn Care During Drought" in collaboration with the New Canaan Public Library. (approx. 50 attendees) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes through mailings of soil test results, answering of public inquiries and talks (see training and profesional development section). What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue as above.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Provide over 6000 soil analyses and answer over 2000 public inquiries for Connecticut citizens to improve plant growth and protect the environment.
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