Author: Madison County Master Gardener
Master Gardener Intern Class
Become a Purdue Master Gardener this fall! Starting August 17th, this group will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 through November 9th. The syllabus appears below so you have an idea of the scope of the class. After completion, you will have the opportunity to work along side experienced Master Gardeners to hone your skills and contribute to your community in a variety of activities.
2017 Garden Explorer’s Registration
Camp Dig-a-Lot Registration
2017 Camp Dig-a-lot Forms
2017 Plant Sale & Spring Bazaar
Madison County’s Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday, May 13, in the Exhibition Hall at the Madison County 4-H Fairgrounds, Alexandria, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hundreds of plants will be available for sale to the public. There will be a stunning variety of perennials, annuals, vegetables, and native plants. Plants are grown by local Master Gardeners, and are acclimated to Indiana’s climate. All prices are well below local garden centers.
Bring your tools to participate in our tool sharpening clinic. There will be garden decor, gloves and treasures for sale or just enjoy.
The day will also include free educational materials and lectures covering many aspects of gardening. Our Ask A Master Gardener Service is there to help answer your questions and provide gardening advise. Proceeds will go to students in Madison County interested in horticulture-related careers, as well as community activities supporting sound horticultural practices in Madison County.
Hours Entry
Protected: 2016 Newsletters, Monthly Treasury Reports & Executive Board Minutes
2016 Garden Tour Info
Here are the addresses of the gardens on tour on June 25th. Get your tickets at any of the gardens below:
Gruenewald House
626 Main St
Anderson, In
314 Coventry Dr
Anderson, In
962 E 400 N
Anderson, In
4765 Haverstick Way
Anderson, In
5684 N Olivia Dr
Alexandria, In
635 W 900 N
Alexandria, In
4600 W 850 N
Frankton, IN
8709 W 1400 N
Elwood, In
2016 Garden Tour June 25
Watch for more info on garden locations, coming soon. This post will be updated as soon as that info is available.
2016 Schoarships Awarded
This year’s Madison County Master Gardeners Association $1000 senior scholarship winner is Lapel High School senior Jessica Mercer.
Jessica is the daughter of Phil and Sue Mercer of Anderson. She plans to attend Purdue University where she will major in Horticulture- Sustainable Food & Farming Systems. Her extra-curricular activities in dance include involvement with the Dance Creations Academy – Repertory Company; Fisher’s Faithful Feet dance ministry; classes in multiple forms of dance, as well as study at Anderson Young Ballet and Studio 149 in Fort Wayne. She has also been involved in Camper in Leadership Training for Camp Tecumseh YMCA and the Redeemer Baptist Church youth choir, Bible study and youth group. Jessica has volunteered as a teacher at vacation Bible School, served at the Christian Center, the AWANA Bible Club and volunteered more than 200 hours in the last five years to various service projects. She has also been employed at Texas Roadhouse and Dance Creations Academy.
A $500 college renewal scholarship will be awarded to each Raechel Hearth and Austin McCoy(not pictured).
Raechel is a student at Indiana University, majoring in Microbiology and Environmental Science and minoring in History. She is the daughter of LeRoy and Mercae Hearth of Pendleton. Raechel is a member of Hutton Honors College, Caving Club and Animal Club. She is also a member of Beekeepers of Indiana (previously Indiana Beekeepers’ Association.)
Austin is a student at Purdue University majoring in Plant Science and minoring in Plant Pathology. He is the son of Vaughn and Shelly McCoy of Anderson. Austin is vice-president and treasurer of Botany Club and is a member of the social committee for the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. He is an undergraduate researcher for the Dr. M. Catherine Aime lab and lab assistant for John Caraletto outreach projects and classroom prep. This summer Austin will serve as an intern with the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory in West Lafayette.
