Let's Grow Your Mind: Holiday Icons, The Plants That Celebrate With Us

Let's Grow Your Mind: Where Curiosity Cultivates Knowledge

If you’ve ever wondered about the quirky, fascinating, and unexpected corners of horticulture, the Grow Your Mind talk series is for you! From plant folklore and pollinator behavior to soil secrets and botanical oddities, these sessions are as entertaining as they are enlightening.  Whether you're a seasoned grower or just plant-curious, come feed your mind and grow your garden know-how in ways you never expected!

Holiday Icons: The Plants That Celebrate With Us

Ever wonder why poinsettias scream Christmas or pumpkins dominate fall décor? In this festive and informative lecture, discover how five iconic plants became inseparable from our favorite holidays—and how you can care for them to keep the celebration going.

Join us as we explore the fascinating origins behind these seasonal stars, from the Christmas Cactus and Fir Tree to the beloved Pumpkin and more. Learn the stories, traditions, and surprising truths that shaped their holiday fame, and pick up expert tips to help these plants thrive in your home year after year.

Whether you're decorating for the season or deepening your garden knowledge, this talk will inspire you to see your holiday plants in a whole new light. Let tradition take root!

A ZOOM link will be sent to all registrants 1 week prior to class.

SPEAKER:  Ruth Carll, County Agent III, State Leader, Consumer Horticulture

COST:  $20