During horticulture program evaluations and surveys conducted by the horticulture agent it was apparent that there was a need and interest in Washington County for a Horticulture How To workshop on making wreaths with fresh greenery.  During the workshop participants learned about the types of greenery to use, how to cut it for use, care for fresh greenery, and lastly each participant made a wreath with materials provided. There were 22 participants in the workshop with the following information obtained in evaluations:

This was the first horticulture workshop ever attended at the Extension office for 56% of participants.

50% of participants had never made a wreath with fresh greenery before.

100% or participants will make fresh wreaths in the future because of this workshop.

100% of participants will attend future horticulture workshops at the Extension Office.

100% of participants stated this workshop was very useful.

A few comments of the workshop included “This class was so enjoyable, and I learned so much!” “Wonderful, I had a great time.” “Great teacher and I love my wreath.”