Hancock County Master Gardeners Association

Eradicating Invasive Plants
2021-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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/

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/

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

January Meeting
2020-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Final 2019 Members Pitch In Dinner & Business Meeting
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140

Green Thumb Program-Getting Ready for Winter
2019-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Hancock County Public Library-New Palestine Branch, 5731 W U.S. 52, New Palestine, IN, 46163, United States
Bill McKnight, The Mad Botanist will discuss garden activities to prepare for winter.

Fall Floral Arranging
2019-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | New Castle Henry County Public Library, 376 South 15th Street , New Castle , Indiana
Rita Miller will show you how to wow your guests with your fall floral arrangements.

Roy Ballard Retirement Open House
2019-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Purdue Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield, 46140
Join Purdue Extension Hancock and the Hancock County Master Gardener Association Indiana in celebrating Roy Ballard as he retires after 28 years of service!!
Thursday, September 26th from 3-6PM
Purdue Extension Hancock

Marion Co. MGA Meeting
2019-09-12 17:30 - 20:30 | IN
“COLORFUL COMBINATIONS IN THE SHADE GARDEN”
PRESENTED BY GENE BUSH

Gene owned Munchkin Nursery & Gardens for 20+ years, specializing in rare and unusual shade perennials. His gardens still specialize in native and non-native perennial shade and woodland plants. He is now a consultant, photographer, writes articles, books, and lectures nationally. The dinner / presentation is open to Marion County Master Gardener (members $15) and others (guests $18).

Silent Auction: Come bid on our silent auction items. Bids will be taken at the event until 6:45 PM. Winners will be announced at 8:10 PM. Checks and Credit cards only, please.
Parking:Parking lots are on the north and south sides of the building. Additional parking is on side streets. Handicapped parking is in the south lot in front of the main building entrance adjacent to Kessler Boulevard. Follow the signs inside the main entrance to Calvin Hall on the lower level. Elevators available.
Meal: Catering by A La Arlette. There will be a pasta bar, 3 of Arlette’s delectable salads, and an assortment of breads. Gluten free pasta is available, just ask. Gluten free desserts will be labeled as such. Vegetarian options are available. Beverages provided.

Put Your Garden To Bed
2019-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | New Castle Henry County Public Library, 376 South 15th Street , New Castle , Indiana
Vicki Snarr will present tips and tricks on the best way to harvest your seeds and prepare your garden for a long winter’s rest.

2019 Garden School
2019-09-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Madison County Fairgrounds, 512 E. 4th Street, Alexandria, IN, 46001, United States
Need hours for Master Gardener education??
Learn what to do for your lawn this fall from a turf expert! Love the idea of composting, but don’t know where to start? Learn the skills for successful composting in your own yard. Have strange bugs in your yard but not sure of their intent? Benign, malicious, invader? You will get the skinny on invasive insects and how best to deal with them.
** Registration is $45 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, swag bags, and more. Save $5 if you register by August 25, 2019.

Green Thumb Program
2019-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Hancock County Public Library, 900 W McKenzie Road, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States

Hope Center Greenhouse Tour
2019-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | The Hope Center, 11850 Carroll Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46239, United States
We have been given an opportunity to tour the greenhouse at the Hope Center (the corner of Carroll Road and US 52) next Monday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. The Hope Center is a facility that shelters and provides training and skills-teaching for women and girls escaping sex trafficking. The greenhouse provides opportunities for the residents to learn gardening skills.

2019 Indiana State Fair
2019-08-18 09:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-08-16 09:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-15 09:00 - 19:00 | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46205, United States
During the Indiana State Fair, August 2nd – 18th, 2019, 9 AM – 7 PM, bring your gardening and plant questions and visit with area Master Gardeners at the Purdue Master Gardener Booth for information on plants, gardening and home horticulture. Our booth is located near the southwest end of the track in the Purdue Extension Ag/Hort Building.
