Greenhouses, flower arrangements and flower beds — flowers can bring a smile to many faces. Enjoy activities and opportunities working with flowers inside and outside. Learn techniques in flower arranging, pest management and plant science. Whether you live in a high-rise apartment or have a large yard, this project has something fun for you. Experiences in this project might help you determine a future career or business venture!

Projects on this page include Gardening, Floriculture and Landscape Design.

Resources for all levels

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Floriculture

HO961 Floriculture 1

  • Planning a rainbow garden
  • Learning the parts of a flower
  • Transplanting plants
  • Keeping plants healthy

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HO962 Floriculture 2

  • Learning about perennials, house plants and starting seeds
  • Planning a theme garden and indoor landscaping
  • How to identify and control pests
  • How to dry flowers and make potpourri

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HO963 Floriculture 3

  • Develop an all season garden and learn to force bulbs
  • Learn the principles of design and the importance of soil pH
  • Experience tissue cultures and floral science
  • Explore greenhouse gardening, planning a floral business and create flower arrangements

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HO964 Floriculture 4

  • Develop an all season garden and learn to force bulbs
  • Learn the principles of design and the importance of soil pH
  • Experience tissue cultures and floral science
  • Explore greenhouse gardening, planning a floral business and create flower arrangements

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Gardening

HO971 Gardening 1

  • Plan and plant a garden
  • Learn what different plant parts do

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HO972 Gardening 2

  • Transplant plants into your garden
  • Grow plants from plant parts

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HO973 Gardening 3

  • Learn about succession planting
  • Find out about photosynthesis
  • Identify pest damage

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HO974 Gardening 4

  • Use intercrop and double crop planting methods
  • Identify plant diseases

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Landscape design

LN975 Landscape Design 1

  • Learn about careers in landscaping
  • Use design principles in landscapes

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LN976 Landscape Design 2

  • Learn about careers in landscaping
  • Use design principles in landscapes

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LN977 Landscape Design 3

  • Develop maps and drawings for landscape plans
  • Learn skills necessary to landscape professionals
  • Create a landscape portfolio

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State Fair

4-H exhibits and competitions are part of the fun of the Missouri State Fair. You won't want to miss this special event; visit the 4-H building to see the projects of our 4-H youth or catch the judging competitions. Whatever your niche, there is something for everyone. Bring the family! The Missouri State Fair is located at the intersection of Highways 50 and 65, and less than 20 miles south of I-70, Sedalia is roughly an hour from Kansas City, Columbia and Jefferson City.

MISSOURI STATE FAIR