Grow. Connect. Learn.

Join the Cut Flower Discussion Group and take your flower farming skills to the next level! This program is designed for cut flower growers, floral enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture and local blooms.

What You’ll Experience

  • Farm Tours – Explore thriving flower farms and learn best practices from experienced growers.
  • Hands-On Workshops – Gain practical skills from planting to arranging.
  • Interactive Field Days – Network with peers and industry experts while discovering innovative techniques.
Extension agent Erin Small demonstrates flower seed starting techniques to local growers. Photo by Mike Parrish for Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Extension agent Erin Small demonstrates flower seed starting techniques to local growers. Photo by Mike Parrish for Virginia Cooperative Extension.

2026 Dates

  • Tuesday, April 7 
  • Thursday, May 14
  • Thursday, June 18 
  • Thursday, July 23
  • Thursday, August 20 
  • Friday, September 25 
    (Dates may change due to weather.)
Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies from Extension agents and other research experts. Photo courtesy of Gina Thompson Photography.
Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies from Extension agents and other research experts. Photo courtesy of Gina Thompson Photography.

Why Join?

  • Learn cut flower production techniques from seed to vase.
  • Connect with local flower farmers and build your professional network.
  • Stay ahead with seasonal growing tips and floral design trends. 

Location & Registration

For more information on each workshop follow us on Facebook at @PrinceEdwardVCE or to pre-register or be added to our email list, contact: 
Erin Small, Agriculture Agent 
📞 (434) 392-0300 
📧 erins96@vt.edu

the flower hour podcast with Erin Small Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Virginia State University

Welcome to The Flower Hour podcast, with Prince Edward County Virginia Cooperative Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Erin Small. This podcast is dedicated to connecting flower growers with each other and with the resources they need to thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned cut-flower farmer, a backyard grower, or just getting started, this is a space where growers can learn, share experiences, and build community.

Each episode brings you conversations with farmers, researchers, and Extension specialists who are working in the field and in the garden every day. We’ll explore practical tips, research-based insights, and real stories from growers across the region. Our goal is simple: strengthen the flower-growing community by bridging the gap between growers and Extension education—helping you grow better crops, build stronger farms, and stay connected to others who share your passion for flowers.

So grab your coffee, step into the field, or settle in at the potting bench—this is The Flower Hour.

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