Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.
The Wonderful World of Gourds
At this month’s general meeting Phillips Moorhead will present “The Wonderful World of Gourds.”
ZOOM Presentation. Watch your email for the ZOOM link.
Fall Fling
This is an education offering on gardening topics including pollinators, insects, soils and landscape design. 3 speakers will be invited to discuss the issues.
Book Club
A book discussion about Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A year of Food Life, by Barbara Kingsolver
Harvest Dinner
Our annual pot-luck Harvest Dinner will take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
Book Club
A book discussion about Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy
Book Club
Join us for our fourth book discussion of the year. In January, we’ll talk about: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Book Club
Join us for our final book discussion of the year. In January, we’ll talk about: The Gardener’s Year, by Karel Capek
MG State Conference
Indiana Master Gardener State Fair, hosted by Hendricks County Master Gardener Association.
Held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.
Monthly General Meeting: Seed Saving and Seed Library
This monthly MCMGA meeting features Seed Saving and the Wylie House Seed Library.
Monthly General Meeting: Shrubs, The Bones of Every Garden
Shrubs - The Bones of Every Garden
Monthly General Meeting: Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive
Chris Dasial, “Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive”
Intern Training Class
April 23: Testing day and course wrap up. Congratulations to all of our aspiring interns!
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Intern Training Class
April 16 Topic: Vegetable Gardening
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Garden Fair
Annual MCMGA garden fair with educational and not-for-profit organizations hosting booths to answer your questions about all things gardening. Approximately 35 vendors will sell their gardening related products. Lunch and houseplants are available for sale by MCMGA members. All proceeds raised are returned to the community through our community grant program. Join in the fun, we look forward to seeing you again this year!
Intern Training Class
April 9 Topic: Fruit Gardening
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Intern Training Class
April 2 Topic: Weed Identification and Control
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Intern Training Class
March 26 Topic: Pesticides Safety/Alternatives & Invasive Species
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Monthly General Meeting: Landscaping
Sandy Belth presents “Landscaping”; in person at the extension office
Intern Training Class
March 19 Topic: Herbaceous Ornamentals
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Intern Training Class
March 12 Topic: Soils & Plant Nutrition
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Intern Training Class
March 5 Topic: Insects Identification and Control
The 2025 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 22 through April 23.
Pre-registration is required.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Take our classes to learn more about the wonderful world of gardening, and spread your love of gardening to the surrounding community.
Here is more information on how to take these steps.
Monthly General Meeting: The Blessing & Curse of Native Plants
Guest presenter Rad Hajek co-owner and founder of US Perennials, and fellow Master Gardener, will speak about his mixed feelings for native plants.
6:00-6:30: Social time
6:30-8:00: Presentation
Monthly General Mtg: How to Clean and Sharpen Your Garden Tools
Guest presenter is Brett Morse, owner of Bloomington Precision Sharpening Service, will be speak about cleaning and sharpening your garden tools.
If you have an unusual garden tool you would like to share with the group, bring it along for a show and tell after the talk.
6:00-6:30: Social time
6:30-8:00: Presentation
Grant Program Final Report Due
Submit your final report by 5 p.m. today. Awardees are encouraged to write a short article that will be posted on Roots & Shoots, give an oral presentation, or create a poster display. For questions, please contact us by email monroeces@purdue.edu, or phone: 812-349-2575
Email: monroeces@purdue.edu (Insert: MG Grant 2024 in the subject-line)
US Post: MCMGA c/o Monroe County Purdue Extension, 3400 South Walnut Bloomington, IN 47401
Harvest Dinner
Annual celebration of fall harvest and our community for MCMGA members and significant others.