Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.
Intern Live Webinar
Plant Science
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Plant Science
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Soils and Plant Nutrition
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Soils and Plant Nutrition
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Rain Gardens
Learn steps to make a successful rain garden! Liz Carter and Kat Zaiger are the speakers for this event.
In person event at the local extension office.
Intern Live Webinar
Invasive Species
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Invasive Species
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Purdue Extension Monroe County Blood Drive
This is a FREE event at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
Anyone is welcome to come and donate blood from 1-6pm on January 28th, 2026
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Ody Ekwonwa prior to the meeting at 812-349-2575 or bekwonwa@purdue.edu by January 21, 2026.
For special dietary needs contact Ody Ekwonwa at 812-349-2575 or bekwonwa@purdue.edu by January 21, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Ody Ekwonwa prior to the meeting at 812-349-2575 or bekwonwa@purdue.edu by January 21, 2026.
For more details, please visit: Purdue Extension Monroe County Blood Drive
Intern Live Webinar
Plant Disease Diagnosis
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Plant Disease Diagnosis
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Weed ID and Control
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Weed ID and Control
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Animal Pests
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Animal Pests
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Hilltop Gardens: Past, Present & Future
A number of themed gardens make up the landscape of Hilltop, each designed to serve a purpose. Many of Hilltop’s gardens are places for hands-on learning for youth programming, including the Family Garden and Junior Master Garden, where children have the opportunity to learn through planting, maintaining, and harvesting from their own garden plots. Mia Williams is the speaker for this event and will share some details about Hilltop’s past, present and future.
In person event at the local extension office.
Intern Live Webinar
Pesticide Safety and Alternatives
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Pesticide Safety and Alternatives
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Fruit Gardening
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Fruit Gardening
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Herbaceous Ornamentals
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Herbaceous Ornamentals
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Woody Ornamentals
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Woody Ornamentals
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Insect ID and Control
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Insect ID and Control
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Hydrangeas
We are pleased to welcome David Sanford, former Associate Professor of Ornamental Horticulture at The Pennsylvania State University, as our guest speaker. With academic training that includes Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University, Horticulture/Landscape Design at Alfred State College, Horticulture at Michigan State University, and Horticultural Sciences at North Carolina State University, David brings a wealth of expertise to this month’s topic: hydrangeas—their care, cultivation, and the unique characteristics of different varieties.
In person event at the local extension office.
Intern Live Webinar
Lawn Care
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Lawn Care
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Vegetable Gardening
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Hybrid County Connection
Vegetable Gardening
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Beyond Morels: Natural History, Identification, and Foraging Tips for Mushrooms Around the Garden
We are pleased to welcome Joel Pontius, Conservation and Energy Resource Manager for the City of Bloomington and Adjunct Faculty at Indiana University Bloomington, where he teaches O310: Ecosystem Management. Joel will offer practical guidance and fascinating insight into the diverse fungi that thrive in our local landscapes.
In person event at the local extension office.
Hydroponics: Gen215
We are pleased to welcome Jack Schmit from Gen215, an organization that supports the mission of The Warehouse by providing the Bloomington community with fresh, nutritious, chemical‑free greens through hydroponic production. Gen215 also helps create educational opportunities for local youth through classes, internships, and tours, while generating essential funding for The Warehouse—a no‑cost, family‑focused safe space to play, create, and learn. Jack will talk about Gen215 and share an introduction to hydroponics.
In person event at the local extension office.
How to Remediate Soil with Plants
We are pleased to welcome Kelsey Thetonia, Assistant Director of Environmental Services at City of Bloomington Utilities. Kelsey brings extensive experience in stormwater management, having previously served as Monroe County’s Stormwater Program Manager, where she oversaw major infrastructure operations, stormwater planning, and ordinance development. With additional experience as the City of Bloomington’s MS4 Program Coordinator, a Watershed Specialist for IDEM, and a Water Resources Specialist with the Indiana Army National Guard, she offers a deep understanding of watershed health and environmental stewardship. Kelsey will present “How to Remediate Soil with Plants,” exploring practical, plant‑based strategies for improving soil conditions in home landscapes and garden settings.
In person event at the local extension office.
Tapestry Lawns
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lionel Smith, Lecturer in Horticulture at Myerscough College in Lancashire and the developer of the tapestry lawn concept. Dr. Smith, who earned his PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Reading, has pioneered this alternative to traditional turf by using low‑growing perennial flowering plants that form a walkable, interwoven mat of color and texture. He will present “Tapestry Lawns,” introducing the principles behind this innovative lawn style, its ecological and aesthetic benefits, and what gardeners should consider when creating one at home.
In person event at the local extension office.
Harvest Dinner
Our annual pot-luck Harvest Dinner will take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
Intern Hybrid County Connection
Purdue EMG Orientation
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
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
Intern Live Webinar
Purdue EMG Orientation
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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 Live Webinar
Test Connect Session (Optional)
The 2026 MCMGA Basic Training Class runs from January 27 through May 6.
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.
Steps to a Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden
Learn steps to make a successful vegetable garden! Mary Callaghan is the speaker for this event; she is the trip-county extension educator, and has lots of knowledge to share.
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
A book discussion about Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy
Harvest Dinner
Our annual pot-luck Harvest Dinner will take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
Volunteering at Hilltop
Volunteer at Hilltop Nature and Garden Center at IU.
MCMGA volunteers tend to the Shade Garden, the Polllinator Garden, and the Herb Garden and we are typically there from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Once you get your footing, volunteers can work at other times as well. Contact Patti Peterson, pjpete0404@gmail.com or Georgia Vaught, gemail@att.net to learn more.
Volunteering at Hilltop
Volunteer at Hilltop Nature and Garden Center at IU.
MCMGA volunteers tend to the Shade Garden, the Polllinator Garden, and the Herb Garden and we are typically there from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Once you get your footing, volunteers can work at other times as well. Contact Patti Peterson, pjpete0404@gmail.com or Georgia Vaught, gemail@att.net to learn more.
Volunteering at Hilltop
Volunteer at Hilltop Nature and Garden Center at IU.
MCMGA volunteers tend to the Shade Garden, the Polllinator Garden, and the Herb Garden and we are typically there from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Once you get your footing, volunteers can work at other times as well. Contact Patti Peterson, pjpete0404@gmail.com or Georgia Vaught, gemail@att.net to learn more.
Volunteering at Wonderlab
WonderGarden Work Days, 2025
All times are 9-11 am
NOTE: If any members or interns would like to come to any of these sessions, if they contact me, I will put them on the reminder e-mail list. Volunteers at WonderGarden come as their schedules allow.
Master Gardener Coordinator: Nancy White, nwhite38@hotmail.com
Volunteering at Hilltop
Volunteer at Hilltop Nature and Garden Center at IU.
MCMGA volunteers tend to the Shade Garden, the Polllinator Garden, and the Herb Garden and we are typically there from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Once you get your footing, volunteers can work at other times as well. Contact Patti Peterson, pjpete0404@gmail.com or Georgia Vaught, gemail@att.net to learn more.
Book Club
A book discussion about Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A year of Food Life, by Barbara Kingsolver
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.
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.
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