Traveling Teacher: Horticulture

​One of my fondest memories in high school was taking horticulture class.  My teachers always wore flannel, because she was continually elbow deep into dirt.  I found the process of taking something natural and turning it into a work of art quite fascinating. She taught us the power of balance, symmetry, and color. 

As an adult, I am still drawn to flower arrangements that evoke an emotional.  In my 20s-30s, I would frequently attend the Bouquets to Art held by the de Young museum/ Legion of Honor.  Floral designers would create arrangements that aligned with key pieces witin the art collection.  I was always amazing how they took sculptures and turned them into mermaids, nymphs, and sirens. 

From the lens of an educator, where are we offering our learners the opportunity to engage with nature through the lens of horticulture?  I'm getting ideas right now for my learners in the new year!