Events
Recorded webinars of some general meetings are available on our YouTube channel.
Garden Fair
Join us for our annual Garden Fair, held at the Switchyard Park Pavilion in Bloomington, Indiana. See our Garden Fair page for more details.
Harvest Dinner
Our annual pot-luck Harvest Dinner will take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
From the Ground Up
Join us for this year’s event "From the Ground Up" (formerly Fall Fling) in which we focus on Vegetable Gardening. Topics will include:
Soil Health
Natural Pest Control
Container Gardening with New Technology
Flowers for Vegetable Gardening
and more!
The Trip of a Lifetime: The Splendid Gardens of Holland and England
Terri Vicenzi, MCMGA Membership Director, will share photos and her experience on a 10 day visit to breath-taking gardens in Holland and England this past spring. An amazing grower of both outdoor gardens and hundreds of gesneriads indoors, Terri is a true plantaholic.
This event will be presented on Zoom.
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.
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.
Bee City Bio Blitz
Join us at our Courthouse Native Garden, planted and maintained by our local Master Gardener association. Pam Roberts, our organization president, has managed and worked at the garden for a number of years, and will be available from 11:30 - 1:30 to help answer questions about native plants that attract bees and other insects.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.