The Garfield Gardener THE NEWSLETTER OF GARFIELD PARK MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION
March 2018 Next Meeting
March 14 5:00 p.m. GPMGA Board to meet at Pure in Fountain Square 6:30 p.m. Topic: Selecting and Building Raised Beds for Planting Speaker: Steve Mayer, Purdue Extension—Marion County April 11 Topic: Herbs Speaker: Shirley Ulicni, Master Gardener May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12
Meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Garfield Park unless otherwise noted. Purdue University is an equal opportunity / equal access / affirmative action university. If you require an accommodation or special assistance to attend these programs due to a disability, please contact Steve Mayer at 317.275.9290. Some accommodations may require 2 weeks notice. Newsletter Editor: Oren Cooley pastpfct@aol.com Learn more at: www.IndyGPMGA.com
President’s Letter Greeting Gardeners, The first day of spring is March 20th and it’s just around the corner. Hopefully, everyone was able to attend the Spring Garden Clinic in February. This year, Kevin Allison from the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District of Indianapolis was one of the guest speakers. His workshop was regarding Healthy Soil. We will discuss this topic further at our next Garfield Park MG meeting when Steve Mayer presents the topic of Selecting and Building Raised Beds for Planting. To create the healthy garden, we must first start with the soil. The soil health system aims to mimic nature in the way we grow food. This ecological system incorporates 4 core soil health principles. These 4 principles are Minimize Soil/Ground Disturbance, Maximize Soil Coverage, Maximize Biodiversity within the Soil, and Provide Continuous Living Roots within the Soil. This system can create a recipe for regenerating soil health. Growers will achieve maximum soil health benefits when all 4 principles are in practice. When growers are practitioners of the 4 principles of soil health, there are many positive results. Soil health benefits people and the land. Some of the key improvements can include increased plant health, increased soil organic matter, and enhanced and diversified soil biology as well as reduced weed and pest pressure. Conservation practices are methods growers can use to put the 4 principles into action on the ground. These practices are also often referred to as conservation cropping techniques, conservation farming or soil health management systems. The results of soil health practices can vary based on soils, climate, weed pressure and other factors in the garden. Conservation practices are a suite of strategies that regenerate soil health and can include cover crops, mulching, no-till/low-till and nutrient management as well as native plantings beneficial for insects and pollinators. You can find all of the information listed above at their website at http:// marionswcd.org. All of us can apply these 4 principles when we’re out in our gardens this spring. Hope to see everyone at our March meeting!
—Carrie Alumbaugh GPMGA President
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Garfield Park Conservatory Tours
GPMGA Plant Sale—May 19 The Garfield Park Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale will be here soon! This year, the plant sale will occur from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19.
March 10 (2:30 p.m.) Sue Hoyt March 24 (2:30 p.m.) Arlene Bow Oren Cooley John Montgomery
We again are looking for plants to sell. They can be divisions from your perennial garden, plants grown from seed, bulbs, vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, trees (small enough to pot up) or shrubs.
Anyone interested in becoming a tour guide should contact Victoria Metheaux at vmeth@comcast.net.
Plants will need to be potted and ready for sale when you bring them in. No plants with mildew or other problems. And, please, no invasives.
Upcoming Hospitality Help If you wish to help with a future meeting, please contact Jeanne Corder at corder99@aol.com. If you wish to help with the July pitch-in, contact Sue Hoyt at msue3@hotmail.com.
Membership Renewal If you have not renewed yet, please take a few moments this month to renew your membership. Dues are $15.00 per year and help pay for special activities, speakers, the newsletter and donations to community projects. Send the completed form (found on Page 8) and your dues to Cindy Maude, 603 Teton Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46217.
Some pots will be available at future meetings. If you have any clean, empty pots, please bring them to the meetings as well. We need 3” and 4” plastic pots as well as 1-5 gallon size. We don't accept plants until May 18—the night before the plant sale. However, if you need help preparing plant labels in advance, please let us know. Of course, we also need help the day before and the day of the sale—setting up, tearing down, assisting customers—as well as needing shoppers! If you would like to help, please contact me at guitargirl929@gmail.com. We are looking forward to another successful plant sale this year. Thanks in advance for your support! —Kay Martin-Pence Chair, GPMGA Plant Sale Committee
2018 GPMGA Officers/Committee Chairs President Carrie Alumbaugh carriesalumbaugh@gmail.com
Program Director Barb Jablonski bpjablonski@gmail.com
Newsletter/Publicity Director Oren Cooley pastpfct@aol.com
Immediate Past President/Secretary Nancy Boettner nancyboettner@sbcglobal.net
Hospitality—Snack Coordinator Jeanne Corder corder99@aol.com
Conservatory Tour Coordinator Victoria Metheaux vmeth@comcast.net
Vice President Lane Judkins APJ44@sbcglobal.net
Hospitality—Set-up Coordinator Bill Bernstein billbe19@comcast.net
Historian Jayne Queck jaqueck@aol.com
Treasurer Cindy Maude cmaude@sbcglobal.net
Hospitality—Pitch-In Coordinator Sue Hoyt msue3@hotmail.com
Plant Sale Kay Martin-Pence guitargirl929@gmail.com
Questions about Reporting Hours Debbie Schelske dschelsk@purdue.edu
Please contact the officers and chairs of the Garfield Park Master Gardener Association if you have any questions or suggestions .
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Next GPMGA Meeting: March 14 The Garfield Park Master Gardeners will next meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Steve Mayer, Purdue Extension—Marion County, will present on Selecting and Building Raised Beds for Planting.
Garfield Park Master Gardener Association in association with
Steve Mayer is the Purdue Extension-Marion County Educator who directs the Consumer Horticulture program. He is coordinator and instructor for the Master Gardener program in Marion County. Steve has been employed as a horticulture educator with the Cooperative Extension Service for more than 30 years and has worked with Purdue Extension in Marion County since 1997. Prior to the March meeting, the GPMGA Officers and Chairs will meet at 5:00 p.m. at Pure (1043 Virginia Ave.) in Fountain Square. GPMGA members are welcome to attend. Please contact Carrie Alumbaugh (at carriesalumbaugh@gmail.com) if you plan to attend.
Thank Garden Centers for MG Discount Remember to thank the local garden centers when you are receiving the Master Gardener’s 10% discount on regularly priced plants and garden merchandise this spring at the participating centers. For 2018, the list of 22 participating garden centers includes: Allisonville Nursery—on green items, not gift shop; www.allisonvillenursery.com Altum’s Garden & Landscape; www.altums.com Avon Perennial Gardens; www.avongardens.com Butler’s Flowers & Plants; https://www.facebook.com/Butlers-Flowers-andPlants-115983831794596/ Cool Ponds; http://coolpondsonline.net Courts Yard and Greenhouse; https://www.facebook.com/CourtsYard Greenhouse-150766741648819/ Cox’s Plant Farm; www.coxsplantfarm.com Eagle Creek Nursery Co., Inc.; www.eaglecreeknursery.com Gary Greenhouse; www.garygreenhouse.com Greendell Landscape Solutions; http://greendelllandscape.com Habig’s; http://habiggardenshop.weebly.com Heartland Growers (wholesale prices, but $100 minimum purchase); http://www.heartlandgrowers.com Heidenreich Greenhouse & Garden Center; https://www.facebook.com/pages/HeidenreichGreenhouse-Garden-Center/139051142809530 Indiana Mulch and Stone; https://www.indianamulch.com Jones’ Greenhouse; www.jonesgreenhouse.com McCarty Mulch & Stone, LLC (up to $500 in sales only); https://www.landscapemulch.com Soules Garden; http://soulesgarden.com Sullivan’s Garden Center; http://sullivanhardware.com/pages/garden -center Sundown Gardens; http://www.sundowngardens.com The Garden Center-71st St.; http://thegardenctr.com Tiffany Lawn & Garden Supply, Inc. (wholesale prices given to MGs; discount % varies per item); http://www.tiffanylawnandgarden.com Wanamaker Feed (does not include seed corn, farm-grade fertilizers & bagged soils and mulches); https://www.facebook.com/wanamakerfeedandseed In addition, Brehob Nursery (http://www.brehobnursery.com) and Perennials Plus (http://perennialsplus.nrostores.com) will extend wholesale prices to Master Gardeners who have a Nursery Dealers License.
Purdue Extension - Marion County Discovery Hall, Suite 201 Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: 317.275.9290 FAX: 317.275.9309 E-mail: MayerSL@purdue.edu Answerline: 317.275.9292 or marioncountymg@gmail.com It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats. If you require an accommodation or special assistance to attend programs due to a disability, please contact Steve Mayer at 317.275.9290. Some accommodations may require 2 weeks notice. Purdue does not endorse nor disclaim information that appears in this newsletter. It is intended only for informational purposes. Questions: Contact Steve Mayer at mayersl@purdue.edu or Debbie Schelske at dschelsk@purdue.edu
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From the Bookshelf . . . Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide by C. Colston Burrell and Judith Knott Tyler A few years ago, hellebores were considered connoisseurs' plants—subdued in coloration and hard to find. Today, however, they are among the hottest perennials, thanks to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance and handsome foliage. Authors Cole Burrell and Judith Tyler have produced the definitive book on this genus, packed with comprehensive information on growing, maintenance, design, hybridization and selection, and trouble-shooting. This lavishly illustrated volume will interest hellebore lovers at every level of experience—from the beginner to the seasoned gardener.
On the Web . . . Indiana Daffodil Society www.indianadaffodilsociety.org Whether you are seeking direction on how to propagate daffodils or information on the Helen Link Daffodil Gardens in Martinsville, Indiana, the website of the Indiana Daffodil Society serves as a great resource. The society’s main objective is to increase the general interest in daffodils through following goals: Promoting and encouraging wider use and appreciation of daffodils. Studying the means to promote the health of daffodils. Studying and testing the varieties and cultures. Encouraging breeding and improvement of daffodils particularly for the Midwest climate. Setting the standards for showing and judging daffodils in shows. Developing opportunities to exchange interest and experience among daffodils enthusiasts. Do you know a great website? Please send to pastpfct@aol.com.
Indiana Flower and Patio Show This March The Indiana Flower and Patio Show, will occur Saturday, March 10, through Sunday, March 18, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ West Pavilion and Expo Hall. This year’s theme is 60! Exhibitors throughout the show will salute sixty years of the Indiana Flower and Patio Show bringing groovy greens and flower power galore to central Indiana! More than 50 magnificent Showcase and Exhibitor Gardens created by Indiana’s premier landscape designers will focus on an incredible array of awesome features that homeowners can adapt to enhance their own finer outdoor living environments. The Indiana Flower and Patio Show each year typically features the following types of gardens: Showcase Gardens – The showcase gardens are huge works of art. Filling massive (up to 6,000 sq.ft.) spaces, these gardens will deliver the “WOW factor” visitors have come to expect. Feature Gardens – These garden spaces are a minimum of 20′ x 20′ (400 sq.ft.) and are scattered throughout the show aisles. These mid-sized gardens will blend the upscale and budget friendly options to showcase the range of capabilities of the landscapers. Backyard Gardens – These spaces will be 20′ x 20′ or less and will offer a great showcase of what visitors can do in their backyards on a budget. Among the landscapers the show will feature are:
Above and Beyond Companies, Inc.—"Steel Changing" All Pro Landscaping, Inc.—"Beetle Juice" Budde Landscaping, Inc.—"Outer Spaces" Calvin Landscape--"Rockin' the 60's" Country Gardens--"Warhol's Inspirations" Grok Landscapes by Design—"Blowin' in the Wind—Bob Dylan" Kenneth Watson Design—"60's Race Day Hideaway" New Leaf Landscape Design Studio and Supply House--"A Moment in Time" The O'Studio Landscapes—"All the Hoopla" Pro Care Horticultural Services--"Memories of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" Property Pro's—”Forward to the Past" For more information, visit www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com.
National Garden Bureau’s 2018 Year of . . . Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one edible as the “Year of the” crops. The selections for 2018 include the tulip (bulb crop), calibrachoa (annual), coreopsis (perennial) and beet (edible). Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse and versatile. To find more information on or to view outstanding photographs of the current (and previous) “Year of the” plants, visit www.ngb.org/year-of/.
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Bob Solberg to Speak at Hosta Society Bob Solberg of Green Hill Farms (Chapel Hill, NC), nationally known lecturer, hybridizer, and expert on growing hostas, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Indianapolis Hosta Society at 1:30 p.m. on March 18 at the Holliday Park Nature Center (6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis). Every year, Solberg crisscrosses the country going to conventions, meetings with nursery people and visiting hybridizers as part of his search to bring the best new hostas to his customers. During his upcoming talk (entitled Travels with Bob), attendees will have an opportunity to travel with him on his most recent journey and get a glimpse of the future of hostas. In 1981, after experimenting with azaleas and rhododendrons, Solberg chose to specialize in hostas in his new backyard nursery endeavor. He became founder and head of the Carolina Hosta Society in 1986 which hosted the 1991 American Hosta Society National Convention and again in 2001. Solberg has introduced more than 50 hostas to date and has plans to add five or so to that number each year. “Guacamole”, introduced in 1994 and Hosta of the Year in 2002, is probably his best known cultivar. “Orange Marmalade” is his first patented hosta and destined for a wide distribution. “Corkscrew”, “Ginsu Knife”, “Baby Blue Eyes”, “Coconut Custard”, “Cracker Crumbs”, “Barbara May” and “One Man’s Treasure” are some of his better introductions. Solberg has been very active in the American Hosta Society, serving as the Editor of The Hosta Journal, the society’s publication (1988-1990) and Vice President for The Genus Hosta (1998-2001). He was the recipient of the 2003 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award. Orange Marmalade hosta
Solberg is currently co-founder and Executive Secretary of The American Hosta Growers Association (1998-present), a professional trade organization for hosta nurseries. The members of the AHGA select the Hosta of the Year annually. For more information, visit www.indianapolishostasociety.org.
Spring Garden Workshop March 17 A spring garden workshop will occur from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 17, at the St. John Lutheran Church and School (6630 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis). The workshop will feature the following topics and speakers: New Vegetable and Ornamental Plants and Spring Lawn Care Steve Mayer, Purdue Extension Horticulture Educator How to Get Started in Vegetable Gardening Ginny Roberts, Purdue Extension Urban Gardening Program Assistant Designing and Choosing Perennials for your Garden Allen Janke, BLA (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture) The workshop will include a tour of the St. John Courtyard Garden; Breakfast snacks will be served. The cost is $5. To register or for more information, visit www.stjohnindy.org/blog/ spring-garden-workshop/ or call 317-445-4581.
“Guacamole” Hosta One of the most fragrant hostas, “Guacamole” is a medium-sized hosta with avocado green, veined foliage with dark green margins. In 2002, “Guacamole” was named the Hosta of the Year. The 3 foot stems produce flower stalks, bearing fragrant, light lavender blooms. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer and provide bright color in shade. “Guacamole” needs to be planted in a
full shade area in any moist, welldrained spot. A great choice for any beginning gardener, this low-care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular in landscape uses. '“Guacamole” grows best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. Plant “Guacamole” in an area that receives the right amount of light. The leaves need some morning sun to bring the rich golden color out; too much sun will burn the leaves. PLANT HIGHLIGHTS Growing Zones 3-9 Botanical Name: Hosta “Guacamole” Foliage: Green Mature Height: 22 inches Mature Spread: 36 - 48 inches Soil Type: Widely Adaptable Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun Growth Rate: Medium Notable Features: Avocado Green Leaves Leaves Have Dark Veins, Edges Fragrant Light Lavender Flowers
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Extension Horticulture Hints—March 2018 Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture, Purdue Extension-Marion County Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture, for Purdue Extension-Marion County, serves as coordinator and instructor for the Purdue Master Gardener program in Marion County.
New Purdue Landscape Report Provides Resources for Midwest Landscapes
March Garden Calendar Tips
The new Purdue Landscape Report provides science-based, timely information for Midwest landscapes. Members of the Purdue Landscape Report Team create articles and supporting photos. The team is composed of Purdue Extension specialists and diagnosticians in many disciplines, including horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, urban forestry and turf science. The information in the report is intended to benefit commercial growers, garden centers, landscapers, arborists, and others who want to keep up with current landscape issues. In addition to the website, the Purdue Landscape Report is available as a bi-weekly email newsletter. To subscribe, visit the website (<https:// www.purduelandscapereport.org/>) and click the Subscribe link. In addition to bi-weekly newsletters, the website will archive past issues and links to other landscape resources. You can also follow the report on social media: Facebook (@PurdueLandscapeReport) and Twitter (@PurdueLandscape).
Note: Letters and numbers following the tip refer to Purdue publications; other reference links on the topic may also be supplied. ● First Week: As of March 3, plant development is about 11 days behind 2017 but 6 days ahead of 2016. No crabgrass germination is occurring in Indiana at this time but weather data suggests we have now started the optimum time period to apply crabgrass preventers (AY-10). <http://www.gddtracker.net/? model=7&offset=0&zip=46205> <https://www.extension.purdue.edu/ extmedia/ay/ay-10-w.pdf> ● Second Week: Visit the two Purdue information booths at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show (located in Expo Hall, not the West Pavilion) on March 10-18, 2018. Purdue Extension-Marion County is in Booth #523 and the Purdue Master Gardener “Plant Info to Go” booth is #508. http://www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com ● Third Week: If soil preparation is done, start seeding cold tolerant vegetables such as peas, radishes, spinach and leaf lettuce (HO32). https://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-32.pdf ● Fourth Week: Sow seeds of many warm season vegetables and flowers indoors during mid-March to early April to produce your own transplants for spring planting (HO-14). <https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO14.pdf> Follow me on Twitter @purduehortindy (or view at: http://twitter.com/purduehortindy) for more tips. You don’t have to be on Twitter to simply view my comments.
New Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Note on Lavenders Another new issue (#42) of the Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Notes is available. Lavenders for Northern Gardens is now online: <https://www.chicagobotanic.org/sites/default/files/ pdf/plantevaluation/no42_lavender.pdf>. According to the report, “Seven taxa received the highest ratings for exceptional flower production, healthy foliage, vigorous habits, adaptability to the growing conditions, and superior winter hardiness. Based on cumulative evaluation scores, the top-rated lavenders in descending order were ‘Imperial Gem’, ‘Royal Velvet’, ‘Munstead’, ‘SuperBlue’, ‘Jean Davis’, ‘Niko’/ Phenomenal™, and ‘Sharon Roberts’. Phenomenal™ was the only top-performing non-angustifolia type.” Additional information on the plant evaluation program and all 42 issues of their Plant Evaluation Notes are available online: <https://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/ ornamental_plant_research/plant_evaluation>. The Chicago Botanic Garden is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b and AHS Plant Heat Zone 5 so recommendations are useful for central Indiana.
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The Question Box March 2018 Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture Purdue Extension-Marion County
Gardening Apps: Tree ID, University of Maryland: <https://extension.umd.edu/learn/gardeningapps-tree-id> Q. Is there anything that can be done for rose rosette disease? A. Among the symptoms of rose rosette disease are: 1) increased growth and rapid elongation of shoots, 2) abnormal red discoloration of shoots and foliage, and 3) development of witches brooms (prolific clustering of small shoots). Unfortunately, there is no cure. Infected roses must be removed. For more information on identification and how to deal with the disease, consult the following two references. <https://www.amerinursery.com/plants/staying-aheadrose-rosette-disease/> <http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardensgardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/ advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/diseases/ viruses/rose-rosette.aspx>
Image source: https://www.purdueplantdoctor.com/ Q.
What were some of the favorite apps of gardeners mentioned in the last lunch and learn program? A. I mentioned the five Purdue Plant Doctor apps (https://purdueplantdoctor.com/) and others but the plant identification apps were among the most popular cited by local gardeners (Leafsnap, PlantSnap, and myGardenAnswers). Others mentioned were: Light Companion (to measure light indoors), Picture This, Audubon apps, and weather-related apps. Additional app info is found below. 22 Apps For The Horticulturist, American Nurseryman: <https://www.amerinursery.com/growing/18 -apps-horticulturist/> Purdue Apps, Purdue Education Store: <https:// edustore.purdue.edu/NewSearch.asp? item_type=A> Gardening Apps and Gardening Apps-Part 2, University of Illinois Extension: <https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw/eb285/ entry_6651/> and <https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/hkmw/eb285/ entry_6776/> (has link to detailed ratings) Smart Phone Apps for Smart Gardeners, Michigan State University: <http://msue.anr.msu.edu/ news/smart_phone_apps_for_smart_gardeners>
Q. Is there a Purdue Master Gardener State Conference this year? A. The Purdue Master Gardener State Conference now alternates with the International Master Gardener Conference. This year the state conference will be held in central Indiana. Gardening Outside & In: Beauty, Relaxation, Tomatoes & Shorts will be held June 7-9, 2018, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN. There are well-known national speakers such as Doug Tallamy as well as popular local speakers. Optional tours and workshops are available on June 7. The registration fee for the main conference on June 8-9 is $130 (early bird registration postmarked by April 1, 2018). After that, until June 1, the fee increases to $150. One day registration options are also available. For complete information, go to: https://indianamastergardeners.com. The 2019 International Master Gardener Conference will be Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woods: Digging into our Roots on June 17-21, 2019, at Valley Forge Casino Resort, Valley Forge, PA. Conference information will be posted at the following website: http://www.internationalmastergardener.com/.
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Show / Event Calendar March 10-18 Indiana Flower and Patio Show Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com March 13 (6:30 p.m.) Let’s Grow Together Indianapolis Rose Society Sullivan Munce Center 205 W. Hawthorne, Zionsville www.indianapolisrosesociety.com March 17 (9:00 a.m. – noon) Spring Garden Workshop St. John Lutheran Church and School 6630 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis www.stjohnindy.org/blog/spring-gardenworkshop/ March 17 (9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.) Pansy Sale and Vendor Show Morgan County Master Gardeners Hoosier Harvest Church 4085 Leonard Road, Martinsville www.mcmastergardeners.org March 18 (1:30 p.m.) Travels with Bob Solberg Indianapolis Hosta Society Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis www.indianapolishostasociety.org
March 22 (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Sustainable Urban Landscapes Symposium Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati www.cincinnatizoo.org April 3 (6:30 p.m.) Daylilies Indiana Daylily-Iris Society First Friends Church 3030 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr. Indianapolis www.indianadaylilyirissociety.org April 9 (7:00 p.m.) Finding Art in the Garden Indianapolis Hosta Society Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis www.indianapolishostasociety.org May 19 (9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.) GPMGA Plant Sale Garfield Park Conservatory 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Volunteer Opportunities March 16 (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) Special Delivery: Trees Keep Indianapolis Beautiful 1029 Fletcher Avenue, Indianapolis Come join the Community Forestry team in distributing dozens of trees for weekend plantings throughout Indianapolis. These trees will create significant refuge for native wildlife and help mitigate storm water runoff. While participants will work in teams, this project can be more physical in nature than typical KIB projects and the terrain in same places may be inclined. KIB will provide lunch. To register, contact Cathy Mangan at 317-520-8263 or cmangan@kibi.org.
2018 GPMGA Membership Dues Renew your membership in the Garfield Park Master Gardener Association. Dues are $15.00 per year and help pay for special activities, speakers, the newsletter and donations to community projects. Monthly meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month and begin at 6:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted at the prior meeting or in the newsletter, meetings are held at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. Date _________ Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________ Telephone _________________________________ E-mail __________________________________ Completion date of Master Gardener Training Class ______/______/______ I volunteer with: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____ I wish to be included in the 2018 GPMGA Member Directory. _____ I wish to be included in the GPMGA Member Directory on the website _____ I wish to receive future newsletters by e-mail only. Submit this form and your $15.00 annual membership fee to: Cindy Maude
603 Teton Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46217