Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
MG State Conference
Indiana Master Gardener State Fair, hosted by Hendricks County Master Gardener Association.
Held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.
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.
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.
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