
Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.

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 Meeting: Landscaping
Sandy Belth presents “Landscaping”; in person at the extension office

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!

Monthly General Meeting: Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive
Chris Dasial, “Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive”

Monthly General Meeting: Shrubs, The Bones of Every Garden
Shrubs - The Bones of Every Garden


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.


Fall Fling 2024
Fall Fling 2024 is the first annual fall eduational event for MCMGA members and aspiring gardeners. This year’s presenters and their topics are as follows: Bill Daniels, Collecting and Processing Native Seed Plants; Haskell Smith, A Basic Introduction to Pruning; Mery Welz, Pollinator Habitat Enhancements for Home Landscapes; and, Bennet Brabson, Gardening in Our Climate Changing World.

General Meeting
“Crown Hill Cemetery Arboretum” field trip presented by Margie Walls
Learn more about this historic Indiana landmark.






General Meeting
“Container Gardening” with Marion County Extension Officer Carey Grable

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN


2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

Grant Program Awards Announced
Awards announced today; you’ll be contacted by a Master Gardener or by the Extension staff. For questions, please contact us by email monroeces@purdue.edu, or phone: 812-349-2575.
Read all about the Grant Program here.

General Meeting
“Liquid Gold from Mint” with board member and plant enthusiast Georgia Vaught

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

Grant Program Application Deadline
Download the application, and submit it by 5 p.m. today. 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
You can read all about the Grant Program here.
General Meeting
“Right Tree, Right Place” with tree expert and county extension educator Edward Oehlman

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN

2024 Intern Class
Location: Monroe County Extension Office, 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN