🌱 Seminars & Educational Programs

Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association (HCMGA)

Grow Your Knowledge. Grow Your Garden. Grow Your Community.

The Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association is proud to offer engaging, research-based seminars designed to help gardeners of all experience levels succeed. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, our educational programs provide practical knowledge you can use right away.

Led by Purdue Extension-trained Master Gardeners and local experts, our seminars combine science-backed information with real-world gardening experience—right here in Central Indiana.

🌼 What We Offer

Our seminars cover a wide range of gardening and horticulture topics, including:

🌱 Vegetable Gardening – From seed starting to harvest
🌸 Pollinators & Native Plants – Supporting Indiana ecosystems
🌳 Trees & Shrubs – Selection, care, pruning, and maintenance
🌿 Soil Health & Composting – Build better soil naturally
🐝 Beneficial Insects & Pest Management – Working with nature
🌺 Perennials & Landscape Design – Create beautiful, sustainable spaces
🌾 Seasonal Gardening Tips – What to do and when in Indiana

📚 Why Attend an HCMGA Seminar?

✔️ Research-Based Information from Purdue University Extension
✔️ Local Expertise tailored to Indiana growing conditions
✔️ Hands-On Learning Opportunities (select workshops)
✔️ Community Connection with fellow gardening enthusiasts
✔️ Actionable Takeaways you can apply immediately

🗓️ Upcoming Seminars

We offer seminars throughout the year at various locations across Hamilton County, including libraries, community centers, gardens, and special events.

Topics and schedules vary seasonally to reflect what matters most in your garden right now.

👉 Check our Events Calendar for current seminar listings, dates, and registration details.

🌎 Rooted in Education & Service

As part of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener program, our mission is to share research-based horticulture information while supporting our local community through education and outreach.

Every seminar you attend helps us continue providing gardening education, community projects, and resources throughout Hamilton County.

🌿 Join Us

Whether you’re planting your first tomato or designing your dream landscape, there’s always something new to learn.

Come grow with us.

Please follow the home page of www.hcmga.org to learn about upcoming one-day seminars.

March 21st, 2026 – Trees and Shrubs, from Roots to Bud Speaker and Event Resources

(updated 01/05/2021)