Native Americans' Interest in Horticulture
Volume
37
Issue
1
Abstract
Focus groups held on two Native American reservations in Minnesota determined community members interest, value and desire for Extension horticultural programs. Using local Native American Master Gardeners to set up and assist with the meetings was imperative to success. Programs identified as of interest have now or will be offered include: 1) combined classes on gardening and food preservation; 2) historical Native American uses of plants ; and 3) an extensive list of many horticultural topics including home landscaping, small and tree fruits, and perennial flowers.
Recommended Citation
Meyer, M. H. (1999). Native Americans' Interest in Horticulture. The Journal of Extension, 37(1), Article 6. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol37/iss1/6
