5.K.1 Master Gardener Programs. Reuse and recycle organic materials in the yard, such as composting and mulching. Number of master gardeners improving gardening skills and confidence in presenting information through additional training. Number of master gardeners teaching classes with adult learners from under-represented groups. As a result of extension programming, participants will be able to choose pest resistant and adapted species and cultivars of plants as their first step toward creating healthy gardens and landscapes.
Homeowners are able to perform a site analysis and select appropriate plants.
Clients remove pest-prone and problem plants from their landscapes. Total number of clients calling automated or person to person information delivery systems to obtain lawn and landscape management information. Consumers adopting IPM practices such as those included in the 'Creating Healthy Landscapes Series'. For example, Gardeners following fertilizer recommendations from a Penn State soil test. Consumers purchasing least toxic pest control products.