Hancock County Master Gardeners Association

January Meeting
2020-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Nature PBS DVD presentation “Leave it to Beavers” The fascinating story of beavers in North America and their impact in transforming and reviving our landscape. The public educational program part of the January meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

Elkhart County Garden Expo
2020-02-22 08:00 - 16:30 | Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
A day of educational workshops and vendors featuring “must have” garden tools and supplies for your garden.
Speakers include:

Melinda Myers, garden author of over 20 books, lecturer, TV/Radio host and contributing editor to Birds and Blooms magazine.
Marcy Dailey, herbalist, owner of Fawn Run Farm Mercantile, Gold Level Master Gardener.
Joe Grady, specialist in fermenting food and drinks, owner of Farming for Life and organic farmer.

Speaker Schedule
8:00 am – DOORS OPEN
9.30 am – 10.30 am – GARDEN TRENDS
(Keynote) Melinda Myers
10.45am -11.45am – A HARVEST OF HERBS
Marcy Dailey
12.30pm – 1.15pm – FERMENTED FOODS FOR GUT HEALTH
Joe Gady
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm – INCORPORATING NATIVE PLANTS INTO YOUR LANDSCAPE
( Keynote ) Melinda Myers
2.45pm-3.30pm – PLANT THIS, NOT THAT
​Marcy Dailey

Lectures & Workshops Schedule
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9:00 – AQUATIC GARDENING
Kelly Bancroft
9:30 – COMPOSTING
Eric Amt
10:00 – HEIRLOOMS
Jim Carpenter

10:30 – GARDENING FOR CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS
Lois Anderson
11:00 – FORCING OF FLOWERS
Pam Cecchi
11:30 – TOPIARIES
Betty Foltz
12:00 – COMPOSTING
Ross Kistler
12:30 – WORM CASTING
Annette Webb

1:00 – CACTI
Eva Ruiz
1:30 – BUSHES
Len Harms
2:00 – BIRDS
Loanne Harms
2:30 – SHADE GARDENING
Gaye Yoder

February Meeting
2020-02-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Darlene Trusty, a Hancock County Master Gardener will speak on “Terrariums and Miniature Gardening.” The public educational program part of the February meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

2020 Spring Garden Show - La Porte County
2020-03-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Michigan City High School, 8466 W Pahs Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Gardening sessions, kid’s workshops, vendors & food. Admission: $10 at the door or through the website. Kids under 12 are free.

2020 Gardener Symposium - Ft. Wayne
2020-03-21 08:15 - 15:00 | Walb Union Classic Ballroom, Union Circle Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, United States
2020 Gardener Symposium: Spring Brings Flower Power! Spend the day with like-minded gardeners, learning about everyday sustainability and more to enhance your home landscape. All decorations and utensils will be reusable or compostable! Participation is limited to 120 people and is open to the public. Fee is $40 and includes a goodie bag, reusable coffee cup, and fabulous lunch from Apple Spice Junction. The Symposium counts as five educational hours.

March Meeting
2020-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Ryan Hammer owner of Crazy Horse Hops will speak on “Growing Hops in Indiana.” The public educational program part of the March meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

GardenFest 2020 - Morgan County
2020-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Hoosier Harvest Church, 4085 Leonard Rd, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
The event includes the 25th annual Pansy sale, yarn and garden vendors, free tree and seed giveaway, gardening demonstrations, public educational programs, the chance to bring in a soil sample for a simple pH test, and a food truck on site.
Three EMG continuing educational hours are also available.

Colletta Kosiba “Poison in the Garden”
David Mow “Edible Mushrooms”
Tom Flatt “Backyard Apple Orchards”

April Meeting - Cancelled
2020-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Due to Covid-19 this event has been cancelled.
Kristen Carlsen biology teacher will speak on “Monarch Butterflies.” The public educational program part of the March meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

May Meeting
2020-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Master Gardener, Mary Ann Whietbrock, will tell us about Creating a Habitat. The public educational program part of the May meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

Cancelled - 4-H Fair Booth
2020-06-19 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
This event was cancelled due to Covid-19
The Hancock County 4H Fair, Greenfield, Indiana, will be in full swing with all the color, sights, sounds and smells of the Fair from Friday, June 19th thru Friday, June 26th 2020. Bring your gardening questions and visit with us at our Master Gardeners Booth in the Commercial Tent from 5-9 PM daily.

July Meeting
2020-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Master Gardener, Emily Snider, will tell us about Plant Propagation. The public educational program part of the July meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

August Meeting
2020-08-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Drum roll please! The famous Roy Ballard, previous Hancock County Extension Educator, will show us the ins and outs of growing and tending fruit trees. The public educational program part of the August meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

Fall Plant Sale
2020-09-18 - 2020-09-19 | IN
September 18th-19th – Fall Plant Sale
Fall plant sale focusing on perennials. Online pre-order and in person. Click here for more details.

September Meeting
2020-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Ryan Hammer owner of Crazy Horse Hops will speak on “Growing Hops in Indiana.” The public educational program part of the meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30PM. After the presentation, the Hancock County Master Gardener Association will meet for a business and planning meeting 7:30-8:30PM.

Supporting Monarchs in a Changing World
2021-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Kirsten Carlson, BS in Biology from Indiana University and a MS in Secondary Science Education from IU. Kirsten also has her MS certification in Special Education.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/405977673828997

Identifying Invasive Plants
2021-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/743598263250468/

Eradicating Invasive Plants
2021-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/698150354195560/

Ephemeral Walk in Thornwood Nature Preserve
2021-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
In-person, outside, field trip to Thornfield Nature preserve, led by Elaine Whitefield, Master Gardener Association Member and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
See more information about Thornwood Nature Preserve: https://www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/171-thornwood-preserve
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2548329952133818/

Ephemeral Walk in Thornwood Nature Preserve
2021-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
In-person, outside, field trip to Thornfield Nature preserve, led by Elaine Whitefield, Master Gardener Association Member and Joe Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member and Greenfield Parks Dept. employee.
See more information about Thornwood Nature Preserve: https://www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/171-thornwood-preserve
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1231617137234835/

Alternative Plants I
2021-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Elaine Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1341758679511634/

Annual Spring Plant Sale 2021
2021-04-30 08:00 - 2021-05-01 15:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Hancock County Master Gardeners & Hancock County Herb Society
Large variety of herbs, annuals and perennials.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online from April 20 – April 27 at https://hancockmga.com/spring-plant-sale-2021/ and pick-up at the plant Sale.
Friday April 30 8am – 6pm
Saturday May 1 8am – 3pm
Hancock Co. Fairgrounds
4-H Show Arena
620 N. Apple Street
Greenfield, IN 46140

Alternative Plants II
2021-05-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Mary Welz, Specialist: Indiana Invasive Initiative, and Elaine Whitfield, Master Gardener Association member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1364226657254951/

Rain Gardens
2021-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presented by Lais McCartney, ANR Educator and Artis Kingston, Master Gardener Association Member.
Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.
Register for the event online through Zoom: here
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.
RSVP at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1017282242093160/

Ecological Landscapes – Contributing to Conservation, Landscaping with Natives
2021-08-25 18:30 | Zoom
Presented by Coralie Palmer of Indiana Native Plant Society

Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the threat that invasive plant species have on our environment. Through this knowledge, we hope to motivate everyone to take action to make their home landscapes a welcoming place for plants and animals that foster a healthier world.

Register for the event online through Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpc-6vrD0oEtF3blBrrUwzp12zRaCgs1gv
Please call the Purdue Extension Hancock County Office at 317-462-1113 with any questions.

Annual Daylily Sale
2022-07-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140

Green Thumb: Indiana's Keystone Plants
2023-04-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Hancock County Public Library-New Palestine Branch, 5731 W U.S. 52, New Palestine, IN, 46163, United States
“Indiana’s Keystone Plants” presented by Lais McCartney, ARN Educator, Hancock County Purdue Extension. Attendees will learn about the most important plants to encourage in their landscapes, keystone species, upon which other organisms depend to maintain a healthy ecosystem. This Green Thumb event is in partnership with the Hancock County Master Gardeners Association, Hancock Soil and Water Conservation District, Co-Alliance Agricultural Cooperative and the Hancock Public Library. Come, learn and share your thoughts and questions at our educational booths. You may even win a prize.
Get your spring garden off to the best start ever!

HCMGA Education Program
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Video “The Nature of Oaks” by NWF and Doug Tallamay, Author and Professor University of Delaware.
This educational presentation is open to the community and is also available via Zoom:

Ephemeral Walk and Weed Wrangle
2023-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join us for a wildflower identification walk at Thornwood Nature Preserve and witness the full spectrum of spring flowers in bloom! As part of this ephemeral walk, we will also focus on eliminating invasive garlic mustard.
Bring gloves and dress for the weather!

2023 Annual Spring Plant Sale
2023-05-05 08:00 - 18:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Large variety of herbs, annuals, vegetables, and perennials. Hanging baskets for Mother’s Day also available.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online April 25-May 2 at hancockmga.com and pick-up during the Plant Sale.

2023 Annual Spring Plant Sale
2023-05-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Large variety of herbs, annuals, vegetables, and perennials. Hanging baskets for Mother’s Day also available.
Master Gardeners & Herb Society members available to answer questions.
You may also order ahead online April 25-May 2 at hancockmga.com and pick-up during the Plant Sale.
Demonstration on Planting a Salsa Garden at 10:00 am.
