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Upcoming Events for Indiana
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May Anderson
May 19
The Madison County Master Gardener Association will host its Saturday Library Garden Talks Series May 19 called “Compost Happens,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon. If you’ve had trouble growing certain plants, your garden dries out too quickly, or your veggies just aren’t producing like they used to, then it’s probably time to pamper your soil. And there’s no better tonic for tired soil than compost. Learn how to make your own “black gold” with Susan Eichhorn from the East Central Indiana Solid Waste District. Free. Held in the Anderson Public Library's Delaware Room, 125 E. 13th Street, Anderson. Contact Purdue Extension Educator John Orick at 765-641-9514 or orick@purdue.edu for more information.
May Morgan County
March 16-17
The GardenFest and Pansy Sale, which is sponsored by the Morgan County Master Gardeners. Held Friday March 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beautiful pansies and violas will be for sale at $4 per pot. There will be more than 30 vendors selling garden related items, and free tree seedlings and seed packets will be given away. Free seminars start at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Food and drink will be available for purchase. It will be held at the National Guard Armory in Martinsville, at 1900 Hospital Drive, across from the Morgan County Fairgrounds. For more info visit www.mcmastergardeners.org or call Pat Schultz at 765-318-1192 or email her at x.postalpat.47@gmail.com.
May Valparaiso
May 12
Container Creation Workshop at Taltree Arboretum and Gardens from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12. Bring your own container (maximum diameter 14 inches) and a buddy if you wish to create the best-looking mixed planter on the block. Participants will learn about proper soil composition, plant choices, spacing and fertilization. Class fee includes all materials needed to create one stunning mixed planter for your garden or patio. Each participant will receive his or her choice of five plants, soil, fertilizer and personal instruction. Class instructor is Jean Starr. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Held at the Meyer Memorial Pavilion, Taltree Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, Indiana. Costs $45 for members, $50 for non-members.
Visit http://www.taltree.org, email info@taltree.org or call 219-462-0025 for more info.
May Johnson County
May 5
Johnson County Garden Club’s 8th Annual Garden Celebration, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Johnson County Garden Club and Purdue Master Gardeners of Johnson County will be hosting their 8th Annual Garden Celebration on Saturday, May 5, at Scott Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground Street, in Franklin, Indiana. This event features guest speakers, plants and garden-related items. Free tree seedlings. Delicious food and drinks for breakfast and lunch available. For info call Carolyn Williams at 317-736-8080 or Lynne Schuetz at 317-736-5609.
May Lowell
May 12
Plant Sale — Lowell Garden Club's 16th annual "Bloom into Spring" plant sale will be held on May 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Evergreen Park, East Commercial Ave., Lowell. Hanging baskets, herbs, perennials and perennial starts from club member's gardens will be available. For more info call 219-696-8282, visit www.lowellgardenclub.com or email Theresa Brandys at tbrandys@yahoo.com.
May Vanderburgh County
May 5-6
Plant Sale hosted by the Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association, Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Last year, the SWIMGA plant sale offered more than 15,000 plants including 20 varieties of tomatoes, as well as a large selection of annuals and perennials for both sun and shade that are raised locally by Master Gardeners. This annual event’s proceeds are used to fund varied projects and more than 21 gardens cared for by volunteer Master Gardeners throughout the Evansville area. Held at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center in the Show Barn, 201 E. Boonville-New-Harmony Road, Evansville. For more info, visit www.swimga.org or contact Carolyn Ruminer at 812-985-3978 or retiredruminer@aol.com or Ann Goodman at 812- 401-5155.
May Lake County
May 12
Annual Lake County Master Gardeners Association Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tri Town Safety Village, 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Purchase native perennials, native shrubs and native trees as well as non-native perennials and vegetable plants. You can also pre-order native perennials, shrubs and trees, by downloading an order form at the Master Gardener website: www.lakecountymastergardeners.com or emailing lakecountymastergardeners@gmail.com. For more info visit www.lakecountymastergardeners.com or call 219-755-3240.
May Indianapolis
May 12
Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society’s Native Plant Sale and Auction “Native Plants to Attract Birds” on Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-sale presentation starts at 9:30 for a $10 fee, which entitles ticket holders to hear a half-hour talk on the best plants to attract birds and enables them to start shopping 15 minutes before the general public. Plant sale and book sale open 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live auction begins at 11:15 and continues until every plant is sold. Held at Park Tudor School, Upper Gymnasium, 7200 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis (use the 71st Street entrance). Contact Wendy Ford, INPAWS Communications at webmaster@inpaws.org or 317-413-5918 or visit www.inpaws.org.
May Indianapolis
May 17-19, 24-26
Thirteenth annual Perennial Plant Sale. Please join us — beginners and experienced alike. The perennials are well-loved divisions from multiple gardeners. All plants are potted and ready for planting. Shade- and sun-loving plants, including hostas, ferns, grasses and more. Prices range from 50 cents and up. Gardeners are on hand to answer questions. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days. Held at 1739 Sturbridge Rd., Indianapolis (near the corner of 86th and Ditch in North Willow Farms). For info, call Margy Hixson 317-872-4092.
May Schererville
May 12
Lake County Master Gardener Annual Native Plant Sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the TriTown Safety Village, 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Visit www.lakecountymastergardeners.com or contact Judith A. Kopchik at jkopchik@sbcglobal.net or 219-755-3240.
June Greenfield
June 9-10
Indiana Koi and Water Garden Club Pond Tour and Koi Show on June 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Held at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St., Greenfield. Admission: $8 per person for the tour and the koi show is free. Contact Secretary of the IKWGC Marilyn Strange at marilyn.strange@gmail.com.
June Brownsburg
June 23-24
The 7th Annual Brownsburg Garden Tour, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Tia Foundation. Come visit six wonderful gardens on this self-guided tour. The map of the gardens and the tour is on the ticket. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $12 day of event (children under 12 are free). Tickets are sold at: Wicker Works 860 N. Green Street (SR 267) Brownsburg; Country Harmony 721 N. Green Street (SR 267), Brownsburg; Frazee Gardens 3480 N. SR 267, Brownsburg; and Cross Roads Feed Barn at the corner 900 E. and 700 N., Brownsburg. The Tia Foundation a not-for-profit organization that hosts a garden tour every summer to raise money for the Hendricks County Animal Shelter. For more info call 317-852-3463.
June Covington
June 9
Fountain County Landmarks Garden Walk will be held in Covington on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds will be used for the conservation of the historic courthouse murals. Mural tours available throughout the day at the Fountain County Courthouse. Great places to eat, antiques shops, plant sales and artists in the gardens will be on hand. Plan to spend the day in Covington and visit the Decorator Showhouse as well. Garden Walk tickets cost $10 and are available at Clerk's Building Museum, 516 4th Street (2 blocks north of the courthouse). For more info contact Carol Freese at 765-793-2710.
June Anderson
June 23
The Madison County Master Gardener Association will host its Saturday Library Garden Talks Series June 23 called “All about Insect Pollinators,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon. You knew that honeybees are essential to pollinating many agricultural crops. But did you know about the hundreds of native insects that carry out this important task all around you? Join us for a lively webinar with Jennifer Hopwood, the Midwest Pollinator Outreach Coordinator with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Free. Held in the Anderson Public Library's Delaware Room, 125 E. 13th Street, Anderson. Contact Purdue Extension Educator John Orick at 765-641-9514 or orick@purdue.edu for more information.
June Lake County
June 23
Garden Walk — The Lake County Master Gardeners Association Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $6. For more information visit www.lakecountymastergardeners.com/upcoming-events.html or call the help line at 219-755-3240 or email lakecountymastergardeners@gmail.com.
June Indianapolis
June 9
The Indianapolis Hosta Society’s (IHS) Annual June Hosta Show and Sale, on Saturday, June 9. This sale and show is open to the public. Plant sale will be from noon until 4 p.m. (or until all plant material is sold). Cash or check sales only — credit cards will not be accepted. Members of the IHS will provide helpful plant information and shopping assistance, and shoppers can receive shade gardening advice from experienced gardeners. The sale will help fund IHS community service and educational projects. The hosta show will be heldfrom 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Displays of hosta leaves from many different cultivars can be viewed and visitors can learn more about the Indianapolis Hosta Society and its programs. Held at the Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. For more info contact Pat Brummer, IHS Publicity Chair, at 317-251-6465 or visit www.indianapolishostasociety.org
June Marion County
June 22-30
The 82nd annual Marion County Fair, June 22 through 30, at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The Marion County Fair has moved from July to June, so mark your calendars! The fair also will have a completely new Midway, a new provider, new rides, new games, more ride discounts and unlimited bracelet options, cleaner facilities, more fair-friendly workers, and more. Held at the Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 East Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, near the I-465/I-74/Southeastern Avenue interchange. Call 317-353-2444 or email marioncountyfair@comcast.net or visit www.marioncountyfair.org.
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