We had approximately 107 attendees at our second annual conference Fall Fling. We were excited to educate fellow community gardeners (63% of attendees) as well as Master Gardeners on a variety of topics. We anticipated an increased enrollment from last year and planned ahead by reserving a larger space, Shreve Hall at Ivy Tech Community College.

Monroe County Indiana Master Gardener Linda Heath (center) receives the Golden Hoosier Award from Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith.

Common Ninebark seedlings are being given to the first 400 patrons of the 2025 Garden Fair. This shrub is a great nectar source for butterflies and other insects.