Best of blooms highlight Plant and Soil Science flower show
There as a breath of springtime in Texas Tech University's Plant and Soil Science light-filled atrium this morning (April 11), as a stunning mix of flowers lifted the spirits of judges and visitors from across campus. More than 25 specially-designed flower arrangements were featured as part of the final grades for students in the department's floral design class.
"This is one of the most fun classes many of my students take because they can immediately see what they've accomplished," said Judith Wilmington, an instructor and greenhouse manager in the Department of Plant and Soil Science. "They just did a wonderful job this year."
Six Categories. "Songs"¦" was the theme of this year's flower show, which celebrated six categories of music. They include classic rock to '80s, classical, country, jazz-blues, world, and new rock '80s to current. The the creme de la crème winners this year were:" Catherine Stevens, a senior interior design major from Commerce; classic rock to '80s" Kori Barr, a agricultural communications major from Anson; classical" Sarah Hanson, a sophomore business major from College Station; country" Jessica Higgins, a senior studio arts major from Bartlesville, Okla.; jazz-blues" Allison Sansom, a agricultural communications major from Lubbock; world" Michael Summerford, a senior landscape architecture major from Lubbock; new rock '80s to current
Floral Design. As part of the class, students not only learn how to produce artistic and high quality flower arrangements. They learn about the history and elements of floral design, as well as the business aspects of the profession. During the spring semester the students often travel to both retail and wholesale flower businesses for a first-hand understanding of their operations.
Wilmington was honored in 2006 for her service and support of Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources when she was presented the CASNR Instructor Award. She has served on the faculty since 1998, and has been manager of the Horticultural Gardens and Greenhouse Complex since 1999.
Endowment Support. In addition to teaching floral design, she directs maintenance of the complex. Wilmington has hosted many public school visits, as well as making presentations to area public school classes, garden clubs and other organizations.
After the completion of the judging competition, the flower arrangements were sold to the public for a donation of $25. Proceeds from the show benefited the Margaret Coil Endowment for Floral Design.
Written by Norman Martin
Davis College NewsCenter
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