Greenhouse growing at Bayard FFA

By Shelbie McKibbin, Bayard FFA Chapter reporter
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026

Bayard FFA 2.jpeg — These are the finished poinsettias with all their colorful leaves.
Submitted photo

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By Shelbie McKibbin, Bayard FFA Chapter reporter

Growing beautiful flowers is a rewarding endeavor; there are only a few core principles needed, including water amount, temperature control and correct variety. The Bayard FFA Greenhouse and two junior girls with an aspiration to create an SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) grew Poinsettias, famously known as a Christmas flower.

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Bayard FFA 1.JPG — The poinsettias in the Bayard FFA greenhouse began changing colors as they got the right amount of darkness.
Submitted photo

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