Success StoryFlower Arranging Class



Flower Arranging Class

Author: Mary Dossett

Planning Unit: McCracken County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

Plan of Work: McCracken County Horticulture Education Outreach

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Horticulture Agent hosted a local florist, Lindsay Bowles, at the Extension Service to give a presentation on floral arrangements. The agent saw there was a need when several community members mentioned they wanted to learn more about what types of flowers you can use, how to grow these flowers, where to purchase them, and how to arrange them. On January 2nd, 2024 the florist spoke to about fifty participants and gave them educational information about floral arranging. The participants were fully engaged and excited to learn. The Horticulture Agent provided the needed supplies for the program so it was free to the public but they did have to RSVP. The program was free to allow low-income residents the opportunity to participate. The Extension Office partnered with Riverside Floral and Tatum Florist to put on the program. The impact of this program is intermediate because it gave knowledge to members in the community and will allow for more programs to come forth in the future. This program was SNAP-Ed related by involving gardening and telling the participants how to grow these flowers. Some of the flowers were also pollinator plants; which means they will benefit bees and butterflies. 








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