The Garfield Gardener THE NEWSLETTER OF GARFIELD PARK MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION
April 2018
Next Meeting April 11 (6:30 p.m.) Topic: Growing and Using Fresh Herbs Speaker: Shirley Ulicni, Master Gardener May 9 (6:30 p.m.) Topic: Natives For Your Garden Speaker: Amy Mullen, Spotts Garden Service 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 www.IndyMG.org www.IndyHorticulture.org
President’s Letter Greeting Fellow Gardeners, My husband and I are in the process of redesigning our backyard. We are doing two raised garden beds as well as a new flower bed.
I was doing some research and I was inquiring on how to incorporate feng shui into our garden. Feng shui is an art of reaching harmony in life—a practice that comes from China. It is believed that, if a place (home, garden, office or anywhere) is arranged according to the feng shui guidelines, it remains prosperous, peaceful and harmonious. In feng shui, there are five basic elements– fire, water, metal, earth and wood. They maintain harmony in the world around us and influence our lives. Thus, in the feng shui garden design, these five elements must be in order in their zones. A feng shui garden should not be overloaded; otherwise, chi (“energy of life”) will circulate poorly. Keep the design simple. To maintain the flow of energy, you must promote movement in the garden. Make curved paths and edgings. Invite butterflies, bees and birds. Put out feeders, and grow fruit trees and flowers to attract them. Furthermore, statues and sculptures also attract positive energy. Their size must be proportional to the garden. The large pots and urns are the holders of luck and abundance. So prefer the larger ones. Water is an essential element in the feng shui garden. It is a symbol of prosperity. It takes place in the form of a stream, waterfall or pond and it must be there in the appropriate zone. The garden must be open, full of brightness and natural light. Walkways and entrances must not be blocked by any object or a tree. To bring nature, large rocks and gravels must be used. Hopefully, I can establish feng shui in my garden beds this year. We all could use some peace and harmony in our lives today! —Carrie Alumbaugh GPMGA President
“It didn’t occur to me that . . . that gardening, like music, could demand practice, patience and a willingness to make mistakes.” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist
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Garfield Park Conservatory Tours
Azalea Path Arboretum Tour Available The Marion County Master Gardener Association has opened their upcoming bus trip to the Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on Monday, April 23, to GPMGA members.
April 14 (2:30 p.m.) Judy Martin April 28 (2:30 p.m.) Arlene Bow Oren Cooley John Montgomery Anyone interested in becoming a tour guide should contact Victoria Metheaux at vmeth@comcast.net.
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.
Located in Hazleton (southwestern Indiana), the Azalea Path Arboretum (www.azaleapatharboretum.org) is a nonprofit and privately owned facility that began in 1979 with 15 acres and a few azaleas and perennials. Today, the arboretum boasts of more than 4,000 azaleas plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees. The self-guided tour offers the following features at the arboretum: • 300 varieties of azaleas • Unusual trees and shrubs from Europe and Asia (including rhododendrons and lilacs) • Native and exotic shade and flowering trees, dogwoods, redbuds, magnolias and many others • Two spring-fed lakes, a rushing waterfall, a koi pond and several fountains • Numerous sculptures, statuary and arbors The tour also includes some time with the owner for questions. Participants may join the tour at one of two pick-up locations: Discovery Hall Parking Lot OR T&A Truck Stop (S.R. 39, Exit 59 off I-70). The cost (which includes lunch) is $40. To reserve your seat (and receive departure times), please complete form (at http://indymcmga.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/03/MCMGA-Bus-Trip-Form-1.pdf) and mail the form with check made payable to MCMGA to Jackie Sundboom, 5435 N. Park Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46220.
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: April 11 The Garfield Park Master Gardeners will next meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Master Gardener Shirley Ulicni will speak about Growing and Using Fresh Herbs.
Garfield Park Master Gardener Association in association with
Shirley has been a Master Gardener since 2008 and a member of the Herb Society of Central Indiana for almost 10 years. Shirley's passion is herbs, either growing them, using them to cook or for medicine, or using them for making gifts for all occasions. She is in charge of the gardens at St. Augustine's Little Sisters of the Poor on 86th Street. She also is a garden tour guide at the Indiana Medical History Museum. In addition, she presents workshops at Garfield Park for the Herb Society. Shirley grew up on 10 acres in Griffith, a small town in northwest Indiana. She has been gardening since she was old enough to help in the garden.
Shirley Ulicni (left) and Sue Arnold with the long red beans in the Demonstration Garden .
Minutes of March 14 Meeting Program • Presentation by Steve Mayer on Selecting and Building Raised Beds for Planting Business Meeting (Board Business) • President—Carrie Alumbaugh: Thanks for coming; Spring Garden Clinic was good, thanks to Steve for all of his work; Indiana Flower and Patio Show at Indiana State Fairgrounds on March 10-19; Grants: one application received, another expected soon • Secretary’s Report—Nancy Boettner: January minutes accepted as printed in newsletter • Treasurer’s Report—Carrie for Cindy Maude: Checking balance is $6,195.93; Dues of $15 due; E-mail grant applications to Cindy • Hospitality—Sue Hoyt, Jean Corder, Bill Bernstein: Have snack providers for April • Newsletter/Publicity—Oren Cooley: Thanks to all who submitted input for newsletter; Working on website updates, suggestions welcome • Programs—Barb Jablonski: Programs planned; See last December’s newsletter • Conservatory Tours—Victoria Metheaux: Tours staffed • Plant Sale—Kay Martin-Pence: Sale on May 19; Will have sign-up sheets next month; Bring pots to share; Sullivan’s donated many plants including shrubs; May order additional yard signs Other Business • Demonstration Garden: Per Board decision, GPMGA will send a $300 donation to the Extension Office; Contact Steve Mayer if interested in volunteering • GP Conservatory opportunities: —Gnome Away from Home, March 17–31 —Starting an Herb Garden, March 17 —Gnome and Fairy House, March 24 —Nancy Boettner, Secretary
PurExtension - Marion County Discovery Hall, Suite 201 Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: 317.275.9290 FAX: 317.275.9309
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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 . . .
Earth Day Indiana April 21
Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm
On Saturday, April 21, thousands of Hoosiers will head to downtown Indianapolis to attend what the national Earth Day Network calls one of the most successful annual Earth Day events in the country.
Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm packs in a wealth of practical and scientifically accurate information about North American native bee species and the plants that support them. Extremely wellwritten with beautiful photographs, this book not only serves as an excellent resource for identifying the different bees in your garden but also eloquently explains the importance of plant-pollinator relationships. The volume includes in-depth plant information for the majority of the country, thereby connecting native bees to plants on a broad scale and, ultimately, helping gardeners to select species that will attract these important insects.
The Earth Day Indiana Festival—which will occur from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Military Park—combines more than 125 environmental and conservation exhibits, live music, special activities for kids and good food. The festival features exhibits on environmental protection, conservation of natural resources and sustainable living. The Earth Day Indiana Festival is the state’s largest one -day environmental event, and is the first free, outdoor festival in Indianapolis each year.
On the Web . . . Indiana State Climate Office — Purdue University https://climate.agry.purdue.edu/ climate/index.asp
The Recycle Run 5K returns again this year. Starting at noon, participants will be able to run or walk a 5K route—mostly along the White River! The majority of the course will take participants upriver and then downriver—finishing at Military Park. In 1970, Wisconsin State Senator Gaylord Nelson organized the first Earth Day to bring national attention to conservation issues. Twenty million people joined in peaceful demonstrations—including 10,000 grade and high schools, and 2,000 colleges in approximately 1,000 communities. In 1995, Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Through the 1970s, Indiana's Earth Day celebrations were held primarily at colleges. However, in the late 1980s, a particularly hot summer produced serious air pollution problems, record-setting heat waves and drought with devastating fires. Soon, the nation's agricultural belt began to take a greater interest in environmental concerns. By the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990, interest in environmental issues had spread across the globe. For more information, visit www.earthday.org.
The Indiana State Climate Office (Iclimate) is the state archive of official daily and hourly weather observations recorded throughout Indiana. Iclimate maintains an online archive of recent daily and hourly observations from both manual and automated networks. Each year, records of previous years’ observations are added to the online database.
Each year, the International Herb Association releases a new addition to their annual anthology series, Herb of the Year™. This year, it’s Hops, Herb of the Year 2018™: Brewing and Beyond.
Iclimate was established in 1956 to document and study the climate of Indiana. Ever since, it has been catering to the needs of different users, namely individuals, businesses and government agencies. Iclimate not only assists in providing climate observations and summaries but also interprets and applies this data to solve current climate-related problems.
In 1991, the International Herb Association (IHA) established National Herb Week, which is celebrated each year during the week prior to Mother’s Day. The week’s purpose is to develop and coordinate national attention on herbs, herbal uses, herb businesses and the IHA.
Do you know a great website? Please send to pastpfct@aol.com.
2018 Herb of the Year . . . Hops
From fragrance and flavor to botany and cultivation to history and medical information to recipes for the kitchen, bath, and boudoir— this hops [Humulus lupulus (L.)] how-to tome contains more than 40 timely articles with photographs and illustrations from herbal medicine writers and artists. For more information or to order this volume, visit https://iherb.org/herb-of-the-year/.
Every year since 1995, the International Herb Association has chosen an Herb of the Year™ to highlight. The Herb of the Year™ Program, spearheaded by IHA’s Horticulture Committee, already has established Herb of the Year™ selections up to 2020. All IHA members are invited to participate in the selection process. The IHA’s Horticultural Committee evaluates possible choices on their being outstanding in at least two of the three major categories: medicinal, culinary or decorative. The IHA then publishes a booklet each year to celebrate that year’s selected herb.
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Presidential Site Receives GPMGA Grant The Garfield Park Master Gardener Association recently awarded a garden grant to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for the beautification and necessary maintenance of their historically inspired gardens. The site preserves and shares the home, historical collection and legacy of the 23rd President of the United States. As part of its programming, the museum utilizes its gardens— which contain many plants prevalent in the late 1800s, the era of Benjamin Harrison and his family—to achieve their educational mission. The museum welcomes more than 29,000 visitors a year, including nearly 18,000 schoolage children. Those visitors walk away with an appreciation of the history of this Indiana statesman, his family and times, the décor and furnishings of the house, and the natural surroundings. The grant will provide funds for the seasonal change outs for the urns at the front entrance of the museum, change outs of the new circle garden in front of the flag pole by the driveway, replacement plants for several of the garden beds, hardwood mulch, weed killer, garden fertilizer and Hollytone.
My Plant Sale Checklist REMINDER: The Garfield Park Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, May 19 (9:00 am to noon). The GPMGA needs plants to sell—divisions from my perennial garden, plants grown from seed, bulbs, vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, trees (small) or shrubs. Must have plants potted and ready for sale when I drop them off. REMEMBER: No plants with mildew or other problems; no invasives.
Work will begin in late April, when the museum will arrange for the purchase of the replacement plants, seasonal plants for the front entrance urns, and the garden fertilizers and mulch. At that time, the volunteer gardeners will prepare for the installation of the new plants by turning and enriching the soil.
Bring unused pots to future MG meetings to share. They need 3” and 4” plastic pots AND 1-5 gallon size.
The Master Gardeners who will work on this project include Ken and Georgia Hottell, Rosalie Fletcher, Jan Ward and Merle Ritter. Other garden volunteers include Steve Thomas and Pete Oren.
Must print out plant labels and attach to pots.
The work will be completed and the gardens are in full glory by late June, in time for the museum’s summer special events: the U.S. Naturalization Ceremony on July 3rd and the annual Independence Day Social, which is offered free to the whole community. Both of these events take place on the museum’s wide south lawn in full view of the gardens, and together welcome more than 1,000 guests.
Check to see if I have a tent, wagon, trays or other items needed for the plant sale.
Perennial Premiere April 28-29 On Saturday, April 28 (from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.), and Sunday, April 29 (from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.), Newfields will host its annual Perennial Premiere. This signature event of Hello Spring provides a chance for guests to shop for varieties of plants (unavailable anywhere else) across several categories—from perennials and annuals to tropical, herbal and house plants. In addition to seeing rare and beautiful plants, visitors also will have an opportunity to have the horticulture staff answer various planting questions. Come join the horticulture experts of Newfields for the museum’s annual celebration of spring for the home gardener! For more information, visit www.discovernewfields.org.
Drop off plants either May 18 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) OR May 19 (7:00 am to 9:00 am). E-mail Kay Martin-Pence (guitargirl929@gmail.com) to tell her how I will help. Choices include setting up, tearing down, assisting customers, etc. Buy plants on May 19!!
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Extension Horticulture Hints—April 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.
April Garden Calendar Tips Note: Letters and numbers following the tip refer to Purdue publications; other reference links on the topic may also be supplied. • First Week: We often recommend early April as the
guideline for applying crabgrass preventers to the lawn. This works well in an average season (See Purdue publication AY-10). On March 10, we entered the optimum time period for applying crabapple preventer. However, because it has been so cold since then, we are still in this optimum time period and there is no crabgrass germination in central Indiana as of April 1, 2018. Consult the following link for the current status of crabgrass germination and the current recommended stage of crabgrass preventer applications: http:// www.gddtracker.net/?model=7&offset=0&zip=46205. When in doubt, apply early with preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control (AY-10): https:// www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-10-w.pdf. • Second Week: Transplant 1-year old asparagus crowns this spring to enjoy many years of harvest. Choose one of the productive all-male asparagus cultivars (cultivated varieties) in the Jersey series. They can out-yield the old Mary Washington cultivars by 3 to 1 (HO-96): https://hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/Pubs/ HO/HO_096.pdf. • Third Week: Fall is the best time to control dandelions. However, the next best time is in late spring. If dandelions are a problem in spring, dandelion control can be optimized in cooler weather (April) by using ester formulations of broadleaf herbicides. However, in warmer temperatures in May, select amine formulations of broadleaf herbicides because their efficacy improves during warmer temperatures and they are safer to use than ester formulations around landscape plantings and gardens (i.e. less likely to damage desirable plants) (AY-9): https://www.agry.purdue.edu/ turfnew/pubs/ay-9.pdf. • Fourth Week: Plant strawberries this month. Setting the plants early will help obtain the best growth and plant development during the first year (HO-46): https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/wpcontent/uploads/sites/2/2016/10/HO-46.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.
Photo: All-America Selections PE-MC Demonstration Garden Participates in 2018 AAS Display Garden Challenge The Purdue Extension-Marion County Demonstration Garden will be participating in the 2018 All-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden Challenge. The theme this year is Get Social in the Garden. Be sure to visit our garden this summer, take a photo and then post on social media. Use #AASWinners Resources for the Growing Season: • Purdue Landscape Report:
https://www.purduelandscapereport.org
• Purdue PPDL Picture of the Week:
https://ag.purdue.edu/btny/ppdl/Pages/potw.aspx
• Ohio State BYGL: https://bygl.osu.edu/
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The Question Box—April 2018 Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture Purdue Extension-Marion County April Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, April 24, 2018: “The Coconut Craze!” by Christina Ferroli, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.N.D., Extension Educator, Purdue Extension-Marion County. Have you tried any of the coconut products lately? Have you heard about the health benefits? Join us as we examine this health trend and determine whether it’s actually good for us or just marketing hype.
Several species of shrubby dogwood provide colorful twigs. (Photo: Steve Mayer, 1/8/2005)
Q. What kind of shrubby dogwoods are available for the landscape? A. When someone says “dogwood” people usually think of the trees with the large white flowers. However, there are many shrubby dogwood cultivars grown primarily for their beautiful stem color in the dormant season. They include Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea, and Cornus sericea. Some cultivars have variegated leaves and some plants are smaller in stature. For photos and info, consult the links below: • Distinctive Dogwoods Demand Discernment (OSU)
https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/984
• Cornus (Purdue Arboretum Explorer)
https://mlp.arboretum.purdue.edu/weboi/oecgi2.exe/ INET_ECM_FindPl? PLANTNAME=Cornus&FINDPLANT=Go
Based on a five-year evaluation of 33 shrub dogwoods that was completed in 2005, Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA 19348, USDA Hardiness Zone 7a) highlighted the following dogwood varieties. Cornus alba ‘Argenteo-marginata’ was the best-performing variegated dogwood shrub and it had the highest rating of all tested plants. Good flowering, winter bark color and disease resistance were noted. C. a. ‘Elegantissima’ and ‘Westonbirt’ were other high rated variegated dogwoods. However, Michael Dirr has indicated there is confusion in the trade regarding ‘Argenteo-marginata’ and ‘Elegantissima.’ The best yellow stem dogwoods were C. alba ‘Bud’s Yellow’ and C. sericea ‘Flaviramea.’ C. sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ rated high with a yellow to red stem color. Highest ratings of the red stem dogwoods were C. alba ‘Baileyi’ (red), ‘Sibirica’ (bright red), ‘Cardinal’ (coral red) and ‘Isanti’ (bright red). Q. When are the next lunch & learn programs? A. The topics for April and May are scheduled.
May Lunch & Learn, Friday, May 4, 2018: “Cover Crop Update for Home Gardeners: Lecture & Tour” by Kevin Allison, Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District. Kevin will present a visual guide and conduct a tour of cover crops in the garden, with emphasis on cover crop selection, timing, and transitioning to vegetables in the spring. Lunch & Learn programs are added regularly to our website on the following page: https:// www.extension.purdue.edu/Marion/Pages/article.aspx? intItemID=24495. Q. Will there be much damage to fruit plants because of the low temperatures this winter? A. Purdue fruit specialist Bruce Bordelon reported, “This winter was significantly colder than normal in the northern half of Indiana. Many areas north of I-70 experienced temperatures between -15 and -20˚F in early January. That is cold enough to cause considerable cold injury to grapes, peaches, and blackberries. Ten below zero is a commonly accepted threshold for seeing damage to cold sensitive crops.” More information is online: https://fff.hort.purdue.edu/article/cold-injury-to-fruitcrops/. Q. When should I put on an oil spray for my fruit trees? A. Oil sprays are used to help control European red mites, San Jose scale, and several species of aphids. Purdue entomologist Ricky Foster suggests oil sprays should be applied between 1/2-inch green and tight cluster. Apply a 2% rate at the 1/2 inch green stage or a 1% rate at tight cluster. Additional info is at: https:// fff.hort.purdue.edu/article/oil-sprays-3/.
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Show / Event Calendar 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
April 14 INPAWS Florathon 2018: Inaugural Day Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society www.inpaws.org
April 11 (6:00 p.m.) IndyPL Seed Library Planting Your Garden Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch Glendale Shopping Center 6101 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis Contact: 317-275-4410
April 15 (Noon-4:00 p.m.) Slow Food Indy Spring Farm Tour and Picnic Caprini Creamery and Redbud Farm 7052 S. County Rd. 425 W, Spiceland https://www.facebook.com/ events/1986303874941173/
April 14 (9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.) Permaculture in Practice Workshop Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds— Exhibition Hall 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville www.hamiltonswcd.org April 14 (9:00 a.m.—3:15 p.m.) ‘Hops’ into Spring Symposium Herb Society of Central Indiana Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville www.herbsocietyofcentralindiana.org
April 21 (11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Earth Day Indiana Festival Military Park at White River State Park www.earthdayindiana.org April 28 (11:00 a.m.) Indiana Organic Gardeners Association Plant and Garden Auction Zionsville Library 250 N. 5th Street, Zionsville Contact: 317-243-6671
Volunteer Opportunities April 28 (8:30 am - 12:00 pm) April Great Indy Cleanup Come join volunteers and staff of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for their semiannual Spring Great Indy Cleanup! This year’s Great Indy Cleanup will occur in the following neighborhoods— Bean Creek, Carson Heights, Garfield Park, Meridian-Raymond, Northwest Perry, Rosedale Hills, South Village and University Heights. With all the digging, planting and cleaning, this big day —with its many projects and the fun celebration following completion— will get Indy super clean and looking green! To register, contact Cathy Mangan at 317-520-8263 or cmangan@kibi.org.
May 19 (9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.) GPMGA Plant Sale Garfield Park Conservatory 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis www.garfieldgardensconservatory.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