Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.
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
Join us for our final book discussion of the year. In January, we’ll talk about: The Gardener’s Year, by Karel Capek
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
Monthly General Meeting: Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive
Chris Dasial, “Healing Garden Soil so Plants can Survive”
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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