The Garfield Gardener - December 2015

The Garfield Gardener THE NEWSLETTER OF GARFIELD PARK MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION

December 2018 Next Meeting December 12 (6:30 p.m.)

Topic: Presentation is Everything: Creating a Holiday Centerpiece Speaker: Cindy Maude, GPMG

January No member meeting; GPMGA Board meets Meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Garfield Park unless otherwise noted.

President’s Letter Greetings Fellow Gardeners, Hope everyone has enjoyed the fall weather this year and is excited about celebrating the holiday season. I can’t believe that it’s here already. I was curious about how other countries celebrate Christmas around the world, and this is what I found out (I’m just glad that I didn’t grow up in Serbia or Germany): Serbia — Tradition: Tying up mum and dad It's not a tradition to give presents at Christmas but on the Sundays before. Two Sundays before the 25th of December, the children tie up their mum. She then has to pay a ransom in the form of gifts to be freed. On the following Sunday, the same happens with dad.

Germany — Tradition: Santa's spooky helper As a part of the celebrations in Germany as well as Austria and some parts of Switzerland, St. Nikolaus (the saint on whom many countries base Santa Claus) is accompanied by a scary devil-like character as a warning to children not to be bad. In France, there's also a similar figure called La Pere Fouettar.

Italy — Tradition: Presents on a broomstick A good witch called La Befana delivers children's presents on January 6 using a broomstick rather than a sleigh. But, if you've been bad, expect lumps of coal.

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Netherlands — Tradition: Sinterklaas and Black Peter In Holland, Santa is called Sinterklaas. He doesn't live at the North Pole but in sunny Spain and arrives by steamboat with a helper called Black Peter rather than an elf.

Scandinavia — Tradition: Porridge instead of cookies and carrots Across the region, a gnome-like character—called Tomte in Sweden and Nisse in Norway—is believed to protect barns and to bring presents too. Every Christmas, the children leave a bowl of porridge out for him. (continued on Page 3)

“There is beauty in everything, just not everyone sees it.”

—Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Artist

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Garfield Park Conservatory Tours

Next GPMGA Meeting:

December 12

December 8 (2:30 p.m.)

Judy Martin

GPMG Cindy Maude will speak about Presentation is Everything: Creating a Holiday Centerpiece at the next meeting of the GPMGA at 6:30 p.m. on December 12 at the Garfield Park Conservatory.

December 22(2:30 p.m.)

Arlene Bow Oren Cooley John Montgomery

Cindy Maude will show how she creates a holiday centerpiece using seasonal materials. Cindy comes from a family of artists and loves bringing touches of both artistry and gardening to entries, tables and her home.

Anyone interested in becoming a tour guide should contact Victoria Metheaux at vmethx@comcast.net.

Cindy has been a Master Gardener since 2005 and is currently volunteering at St. Roch. In the past, she also has worked on projects at St. Vincent de Paul Meditation Garden and Meridian Woods Park Clubhouse.

At the Conservatory Come enjoy a winter wonderland as Garfield Park Conservatory again decks out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias, model trains and villages, and thousands of twinkling lights during the Conservatory Crossing Holiday Poinsettia and Train Display from now until December 31. For more information, visit: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.

Upcoming Hospitality Help Ready to celebrate? Need more holiday spirit? Come to the GPMGA Holiday Pitch-In on December 12 at 6:30pm.

Bring a dish or beverage to share and let's celebrate the holidays! If you wish to help with the pitch-in, contact Sue Hoyt at msue3@hotmail.com.

Also this December, please bring your favorite creation of a holiday centerpiece to decorate our dinner tables and to include in our centerpiece contest.

Please include in your centerpiece one “live” plant, fruit or vegetable item in the spirit of our gardening group. Nothing too big please. We want to see one another and be able to chat. Everyone can participate!

Members will vote on their one favorite and the top three votes will receive prizes. Then, take your centerpiece back home to use for your own holiday table.

Once again, December's holiday meeting will feature a slide show of photos submitted by members. The slide show will play during dinner. Then, the photographers will have the opportunity to comment on their photos during dessert.

Please remember to bring a dish or beverage to share and celebrate the season! Happy Holidays!

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 vmethx@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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President’s Letter

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Spain — Tradition: A different sort of Christmas log In the region of Catalonia, traditional Nativity scenes get a cheeky addition in the form of a character called the 'caganer'. And, there's no polite way to say this – the figure is squatting as if going to the toilet. Sometimes, they are shepherds but can even be footballers or politicians.

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Australia — Tradition: Rudolph the red-nosed kangaroo Of course Down Under, Christmas falls in summer. There, tradition has it that Father Christmas swaps his reindeer for “six white boomers” or kangaroos. It's also tradition to enjoy a barbecue on the beach on the big day.

India — Tradition: Decorating mango trees For Christians on the sub-continent, fir trees aren't common. Instead, mango trees are often decorated and mango leaves used to brighten up homes.

Greenland — Tradition: Rotting bird feast The hardy folk in the Arctic Circle tuck into some unusual dishes. Kiviak is decomposed bird that has been wrapped in sealskin and buried under a stone for several months. They also feast on mattak—slices of raw whale skin.

Ukraine — Tradition: Spider webs on the tree It may sound more like a Halloween tradition than a Christmas one but Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with spider webs. Legend says that a magic spider once visited a poor family at Christmas and turned the webs in their home into gold and silver.

Hopefully, all of you are enjoying the holiday season as well as I am. I have made 3 holiday wreaths, 3 container garden pots and 2 centerpieces for our holiday party.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our holiday party and don’t forget to bring your holiday centerpieces as well. Happy Holidays!!

—Carrie Alumbaugh, GPMGA President

Minutes of November 14 Meeting Program: • Dana Altum spoke on “How to Create a Harvest Porch Pot and Transition to a Holiday Porch Pot” Business Meeting (Board Reports): • President - Carrie Alumbaugh: Welcome; Garfield Park Events - Herbal Gifts Class, Herb Society (Dec. 1, 10:00-11:30a.m.), Conservatory Crossing (Nov. 23 Dec. 31); Seeking candidates for VP, Historian, and Hospitality positions, current historian suggested the role should be redefined since the newsletter archives group’s activities; Seeking volunteers to promote GPMG at fall MG classes (Carrie attended day class, will go to night class on Nov. 15); 2019 Plant Sale is May 18 (9:00 a.m. - noon); Received grant application for 2019 to replace raised beds at community garden on the property of the Valley Mills Christian Church, additional grant requests welcome; Friends of Garfield Park Board meeting on Nov. 15 to discuss future of Children’s Garden; Request that dues of $15.00 for 2019 be paid in December • Treasurer-Carrie (for Cindy Maude): Checking balance $5,975.92 at end of Oct. • Hospitality-Sue Hoyt, Jean Corder, Bill Bernstein: Sign up for holiday dinner; sandwiches to be provided • Newsletter/Communications-Oren Cooley: Thanks for input • Programs-Barb Jablonski: Request centerpieces for tables at holiday dinner; 3 prizes to be awarded; Debra and Carrie to plan programs next year, maybe 3 field trips next year, Q&A session suggested, other suggestions welcome • Conservatory Tours-Victoria Metheaux: Covered Other Business • Buckets of irises available • Many raves about the garden sites in Asheville, N.C. —Nancy Boettner, Secretary

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From the Bookshelf . . .

Some Gardenlust: A Botanical Tour of the World’s Best New Gardens

by Christopher Woods A steep hillside oasis in Singapore, a garden distinguished by shape and light in Marrakech, a haunting tree museum in Switzerland—these are just a few of the extraordinary outdoor havens visited in Gardenlust.

In this sumptuous global tour of modern gardens, plant expert Christopher Woods spotlights 50 modern gardens that push boundaries and define natural beauty in significant ways. Featuring both private and public gardens, this journey makes its way from the Americas and Europe to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Asia, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Along the way, the reader will learn about the people, plants and stories that make these iconic gardens so lust-worthy. As inspiring as it is insightful, Gardenlust will delight every gardener’s passion for garden inspiration—and the many places it grows.

On the Web . . .

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation www.xerces.org The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. The organization takes its name from the now extinct Xerces Blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces), the first butterfly known to go extinct in North America as a result of human activities. The Xerces Society supports pollinators and other invertebrates by educating people, for example, about how to provide invertebrates with the winter cover they need. Fallen leaves and standing dead plant material provide the bit of nature essential to the survival of moths, butterflies, snails, spiders, and dozens of arthropods.

Poinsettia: A Sign of the Holidays The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is well known for its red-and-green foliage and, consequently, is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant—which is indigenous to Mexico—to the United States in 1825.

The poinsettia is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 2–13 ft. The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 2.8–6.3 inches in length. The colored bracts—which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled—are often mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings and colors, but are actually leaves.

The colors of the bracts are created through photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, the plants require abundant light during the day for the brightest color.

The flowers of the poinsettia are unassuming and do not attract pollinators. They are grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, and are called cyathia.

The Aztecs used the plant to produce red dye and as an antipyretic medication. In Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, the plant is called Cuitlaxochitl, meaning "flower that grows in residues or soil". Today, it is known in Mexico and Guatemala as Flor de Noche Buena, meaning Christmas Eve Flower.

The plant's association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico, where legend tells of a girl, commonly called Pepita or Maria, who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus' birthday and was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Crimson blossoms sprouted from the weeds and became poinsettias. From the 17th century, Franciscan friars in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations.

In 1900, Albert Ecke, an immigrant from Germany, opened a dairy and orchard in Los Angeles, where he became intrigued by the poinsettia and started to sell them from street stands. Although Paul Ecke (his son) developed a grafting technique to produce a bushier plant, it was Paul Ecke, Jr., who was responsible for next strengthening the association between the plant and Christmas.

Besides changing the market from mature plants shipped by rail to cuttings sent by air, he sent free plants to television stations for them to display on air from Thanksgiving to Christmas. He also appeared on television programs like The Tonight Show and Bob Hope's Christmas specials to promote the plants.

Until the 1990s, the Ecke family, who had moved their operation to Encinitas, California, in 1923, had a virtual monopoly on poinsettias owing to a technique that made their plants much more attractive. They produced a fuller, more compact plant by grafting two varieties of poinsettia together. A poinsettia left to grow on its own will naturally take an open, somewhat weedy look. The Ecke’s technique made it possible to get every seedling to branch, resulting in a bushier plant.

In the late 1980s, university researcher John Dole discovered the method previously known only to the Eckes and published it, allowing competitors to flourish, particularly those using low-cost labor in Latin America. The Ecke family's business, now led by Paul Ecke III, decided to stop producing plants in the United States but, as of 2008, they still serve about 70 percent of the domestic market and 50 percent of the worldwide market.

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Elf on a Shelf: Great Fun for Gardeners

Holly Trees

“I love Elf on a Shelf and it's a great game to play with co-workers, family and/or friends. We play Elf on a Shelf at my work and our elf, Phyllis, was already caught being naughty. She was in our candy at work.”

—Carrie Alumbaugh The Elf on the Shelf® is a fun-filled Christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children (and adults) everywhere who welcome home one of Santa’s Scout Elves each holiday season.

The magical Scout Elves help Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by taking note of a family’s Christmas adventures, and reporting back to Santa at the North Pole nightly. Each morning, the Scout Elf returns to its family and perches in a new spot, waiting for someone to spot them. Children love to wake up and race around the house looking for their Scout Elf each morning.

Hollies are evergreens that are best distinguished by their glossy foliage.

The leaves are typically saw-toothed, or indented on the ends.

For inspiration, a person needs to look no further than the items in their home. With their active imaginations and enterprising spirit, the Scout Elves—in their official solid red jumpsuits—know just how to put everyday items to use when creating fun ideas.

For example, to make a tiny winter scene, gather together a round-shaped plastic or glass container, plants (either real or plastic) or some fake snow (check the local craft store), some seasonal decorations, and, of course, the Scout Elf. If using real plants, place a bottom layer of rocks in the container. Then, place a layer of soil in which to root the plant.

If not using real plants, place lots of fake snow in the container.

Then, place plenty of red-and-white décor (such as small candy canes and peppermints), petite pine trees and the Scout Elf to make the scene truly jolly.

As a finishing touch, attach mini white pom-poms (made of cotton) to fishing line using glue dots and hang as a pintsized garland.

Use your imagination to create a mini world of fun!

Depending on the species some hollies are deciduous, and some push out flowers and or berries. The berries ripen in winter and provide a nice red color contrast to your landscape.

However, the fruit is not edible and should not be ingested, though they are good food sources for wildlife.

Similar to spruce trees, Hollies have become associated with the Christmas season. Varieties like the Nellie Stevens and American Holly are used as ornamental parts of the landscape.

Hollies are relatively slow growing evergreens—though they can reach heights of 15 to 25 feet depending on the variety.

When planning, one should space holly trees 5 to 25 feet apart, depending on the variety and the mature size of the plant. They like full to partial sun and moist well-drained acidic soil.

One may use compost as fertilizer for these trees in the spring. It is recommended to spread it around the outer most branches, and then add 2 inches of mulch to help the tree retain moisture.

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Extension Horticulture Hints—December 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.

December Garden Calendar Tips Note: Letters and numbers following the tip refer to Purdue publications; other reference links may also be supplied.

• First Week: You can lightly prune evergreens such as

yew and holly now to furnish material for holiday decorations that you can make yourself (HO-22). https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-22.pdf • Second Week: Many house plants do not require much, if any, fertilizer during the winter months since their growth rate is usually reduced (HO-39). https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-39.pdf • Third Week: African violets may flower more profusely if additional fluorescent or LED light is provided (HO-10). https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-10.pdf • Fourth Week: Do not prune grapevines until late winter or early spring since pruned vines are more susceptible to cold injury than unpruned vines (HO-45). https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-45.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. You can also see my tweets on each Master Gardener association website: http://indymcmga.org/ and http:// indygpmga.com/.

PPA Names 2019 Perennial of the Year The Perennial Plant Association has named Stachys ‘Hummelo’ as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Nominations generally have the following characteristics: adapted to a wide range of climates, low maintenance, good resistance to pests and diseases, multiple seasons of ornamental interest, and available in the year of promotion.

Betony is the name often applied to Stachys species with green leaves and showy flowers, although lamb’s ears may be called woolly betony.

Stachys is in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that features bilabiate (two-lipped) flowers, opposite leaves and square stems.

‘Hummelo’ was the highest rated Stachys in the Chicago Botanic Garden Evaluation Trials based on strong flower production, including reblooming without deadheading, no observed reseeding, outstanding uniformity, vigor and winter hardiness. https://www.chicagobotanic.org/downloads/ planteval_notes/no27_stachys.pdf Spikes of magenta/violet flowers rise above bright green, trouble-free foliage during the summer. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and the plants are considered deer-resistant.

The plant spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes and may benefit from division every few years. Strong stems and seed heads can provide winter interest.

A PPA fact sheet on the Perennial Plant of the Year can be downloaded here: http://www.perennialplant.org/ index.php/education/plant-of-the-year.

Demo Garden Update: Last AAS Winner

Ornamental Kale Glamour Red (Steve Mayer, 11/30/18) The last AAS Winner to look good in the 2018 Purdue Extension – Marion County Demonstration Garden this year was the Ornamental Kale Glamour Red.

Report MG Hours to Avoid Lapse in Service Remember, according to state Master Gardener policy, if there is a lapse in service of more than four years from the last active reporting year, the Purdue Master Gardener volunteer will be required to 1) retake the Purdue MG basic training, 2) purchase any updated Purdue Master Gardener manuals or materials, 3) retake and pass the Purdue Master Gardener basic training exam (70% or more), and 4) submit the required paperwork.

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The Question Box December 2018 Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture Purdue Extension-Marion County Q. What’s new in roses?

A. If you are looking for more disease-resistant sustainable roses, consider the new awards from the following two rose testing programs: -American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) http://www.americanrosetrialsforsustainability.org/ -American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) https://www.americangardenroseselections.com/ An A.R.T.S.® Local Artist award is given to a trial rose that demonstrates superior performance in a region. If a rose earns four or more Local Artist awards, it is designated as an A.R.T.S.® Master Rose. This is the highest award A.R.T.S.® bestows, given in recognition of a wider range of adaptability.

Eight A.R.T.S.® Master Roses have been named for 2019: Blushing Knock OutTM, Double Knock OutTM, Easy Does ItTM, Oso Easy Petit Pink, Pink Double Knock Out®, Pink Knock Out®, Sunrise SunsetTM, and Super HeroTM. All of them showed adaptability for our region (DFA), the Humid Continental (Warm Summer) Climate. For more information and photos, go to: http:// www.americanrosetrialsforsustainability.org/2019-artsmaster-roses/.

Three additional A.R.T.S.® Local Artist awards were designated in 2019 for our region (DFA): LimoncelloTM, Peppermint PopTM, and Bubble DoubleTM. Additional info & photos are at: http:// www.americanrosetrialsforsustainability.org/2019-localartists/.

The American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) recognize roses that are easy to care for, disease resistant and suitable for different regions of the country.

The 2019 AGRS award winners are Look-A-Likes® BougainFeelYa, Tequila Gold, and Tequila Supreme.

Info and photos of these regional winners are here: https://www.americangardenroseselections.com/copy-of -award-winners-2018.

Q. I cannot find local sources of some rose cultivars. Can you help?

A. The American Rose Society (ARS) has an ARS Nursery Guide on their website. It is a national listing of rose sources that includes web listings and contact information. However, it does not include local garden centers and small, regional “pick up” nurseries. You can find the ARS guide here: https://www.rose.org/rose-foryour-garden.

Q. I need some additional training to fulfill my 6hour recertification requirement for active Master Gardener status. Do you have any suggestions?

A. In addition to the monthly MG association meetings (when a program is delivered) and the monthly Purdue Extension lunch & learn programs, consider the following online trainings: Plant Identification (four 1-hour trainings): View the images and take the quizzes.

Suggestions for Use: https://qa.hort.purdue.edu/plant-idpal/suggestions.html Instructions: https://qa.hort.purdue.edu/plant-id-pal/ instructions.html Home Starting Page: https://qa.hort.purdue.edu/plant-idpal/index.html Emerald Ash Borer University: View any of the trainings.

Many of the webinars are about an hour in length. http://www.emeraldashborer.info/eabu.php Extension.org Webinars: Gardening-related webinars can be viewed and counted as advanced MG training. https://learn.extension.org/events/tag/horticulture Q. Where can I find recommended cultivars of perennial flowers?

A. Check out the Plant Evaluation Notes from the Chicago Botanic Garden: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/ collections/ornamental_plant_research/plant_evaluation.

Another source of information is the Perennial Plant Association. Consult the Perennial Plant of the Year Past Winner page for a listing of the winners: http:// www.perennialplant.org/index.php/education/ppoy-pastwinners.

Perennials chosen for this designation are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are usually pest/disease-free.

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Show / Event Calendar January 24—Postponed to 2020 12th Annual Gardening Show Porter County Master Gardeners 215 E Division Road, Valparaiso www.pcgarden.info

December 12 National Poinsettia Day

January 26 (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

Hamilton County MG Central Indiana Seed Swap Hamilton County Fairgrounds 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville https://hcmga.org

Until December 31 Conservatory Crossing Garfield Park Conservatory 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org Until January 6 Winterlights Newfields 4000 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis www.discovernewfields.org January 18-27 Indianapolis Home Show Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 W. 38th St. Indianapolis www.indianapolishomeshow.com

March 9-17 Indiana Flower and Patio Show Indiana State Fairground 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com March 17 Annual Meeting and Lecture Horticultural Society of Newfields 4000 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis http://imahortsoc.org May 19 (9:00 a.m.-Noon) GPMGA Annual Plant Sale Garfield Park Conservatory 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis www.indygpmga.com

Volunteer Opportunities December 15 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Pennsy Trail Tree Pruning 6245 E. Washington St., Indianapolis (Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.) Attention KIBI Tree Tenders!

Time to structurally prune the newly planted trees from the Lilly Day of Service!

Pruning Coordinator Aaron Stroude will be leading the group through a special cold-weather project to test the effects on the trees compared to those pruned in warmer weather.

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Mangan, KIBI’s Volunteer Coordinator, at 317-520-8263 or cmangan@kibi.org.

2019 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 2019 GPMGA Member Directory. _____ I wish to receive future newsletters by e-mail only.

Submit this form and your $15.00 annual membership fee to: Cindy Maude

7416 Rooses Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46217