The U of A Department of Horticulture invites the community to its first annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4-5 at the Hort Greenhouse, 1005 W. Meade St., Fayetteville, AR 72703. 

All poinsettias are grown by students in the Greenhouse Container Crops course taught by professor Ryan Dickson. This course is designed to help students build practical skills, deepen their scientific knowledge and connect horticulture theory with real-world applications. Students gain technical and hands-on experience in the commercial production and management of floriculture container crops. 

Throughout the semester, students engage in a series of experiential learning activities that culminate in the production and sale of Christmas poinsettias and other fall ornamental crops. In the process, they learn what it takes to produce high-quality plants, as well as how to make informed, data-driven decisions in production and marketing. Beyond the classroom, the course introduces students to the broader Green Industry, which includes ornamental flowering, nursery, potted and landscape plants. The Green Industry is a significant horticultural sector both locally and across the U.S., offering students a variety of exciting career paths. 

Dickson emphasizes that the course not only teaches plant production skills but also fosters awareness of industry opportunities and cultivates problem-solving, business and marketing skills that prepare students for success in horticulture careers. Students, staff and community members interested in the course or in learning more about the Green Industry are encouraged to reach out to the department. 

All 100% of the proceeds from the Holiday Poinsettia Sale support the following year's class and other student and teaching activities in the department. Poinsettia varieties available include Freedom Red, Freedom White, Prestige Red, FabYULEous, Jack Frost, Frozen and Premium Ice Crystal, with select cultivars offered in multiple container sizes. 

Customers can pre-order online for pickup during the sale via the Online Order Portal or purchase in person at the greenhouse. 

For more information, contact Dr. Ryan Dickson at ryand@uark.edu or visit the Horticulture website 2025 Holiday Poinsettia Sale page to learn more. Celebrate the season while supporting student learning and the future of Arkansas' green industry! 

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About the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences: Bumpers College provides life-changing opportunities to position and prepare graduates who will be leaders in the businesses associated with foods, family, the environment, agriculture, sustainability and human quality of life; and who will be first-choice candidates of employers looking for leaders, innovators, policy makers and entrepreneurs. The college is named for Dale Bumpers, former Arkansas governor and longtime U.S. senator who made the state prominent in national and international agriculture. For more information about Bumpers College, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter at @BumpersCollege and Instagram at BumpersCollege. 

About the Division of Agriculture: The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation's historic land grant education system. The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses. Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.