Lacy Schilmiller, 5, left, and Arian Redden, 5, center right, both of Floyds Knobs, look on as Youth Educator Melissa Merida explains plant absorption with carnations in colored water during the Mini 4-H Plants and Flowers Workshop at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds in New Albany on Tuesday evening. The one-hour program was part of a monthly series of workshops with rotating 4-H themes that are designed to develop group work and engagement as well as encourage exploration. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer