LAKE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION INC. "Helping Others Grow"
LAKE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION INC. "Helping Others Grow"
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Presented Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM
Missed the presentation? You can now watch horticulturist and educator Wayne Gruber share his top picks for sustainable, pollinator-friendly plants that can transform your landscape. Learn how to make informed choices and discover exciting new options that blend beauty and function.
Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 PM
Join Linda Curley, Purdue Extension Health & Human Sciences Educator, for a flavorful session on using herbs and spices to boost your cooking—without extra salt, sugar, or fat. You’ll also learn safe ways to store and preserve your homegrown herbs for later use.
Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM
Join horticulturist Bryan McKay for a hands-on presentation on how to properly prune your favorite trees, shrubs, and garden plants. With over 30 years of experience in the landscape industry—including time as Horticulturist for Lake County Parks—Bryan brings practical knowledge and expert tips to help gardeners make smart cuts for healthier, more beautiful plants. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, this one-hour session will sharpen your pruning skills just in time for fall cleanup!
Saturday, September 13
Celebrate native plants, pollinators, and the power of community at our first-ever Native Fest! This fun and educational event will feature expert talks, hands-on workshops, and local vendors—all centered around sustainable gardening with native plants. A light lunch and continental breakfast are included. Come explore new ideas, connect with fellow plant lovers, and get inspired to grow native!
News Flash! The fall 2025 Master Gardener Training Class for Lake County has been announced. Classes will begin on Thursday, August 15 and run through December 5, 2025. Classes will be held each Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at Purdue Extension-Lake County Office, 2291 N. Main St. Crown Point, IN 46307. If you are interested in joining this class, please click here for more information or contact:
Rena Wielgus, rmwielgu@purdue.edu, (219) 755-3240
For questions about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener program, contact:
Dolly Foster, dolly@purdue.edu or call (219) 755-3240
Join renowned entomologist and author Doug Tallamy as he shares powerful insights on the critical role native plants play in supporting insects, birds, and the broader ecosystem. This engaging webinar explores how each of us can help restore biodiversity—starting right in our own backyards. Be inspired to take action for nature.
Join us for a walk through Niemeyer’s with Wayne Gruber as he shares expert tips on creating eco-friendly, low-maintenance gardens. Learn how to combine natives, nativars, and sustainable plants for beautiful results with less effort.
Join kitchen garden designer and author Ellen Ecker Ogden for an inspiring look at how to transform your vegetable garden into a beautiful and productive space. Discover how to combine classic design principles with edible landscaping techniques to create a garden that’s both artistic and abundant.
Explore the latest plant introductions with Josh Miller of Proven Winners in this colorful and informative slideshow. Discover how new plants are selected, trialed, and brought to market—plus get a peek at the season’s standout varieties.
Each December, Lake County Master Gardeners gather to celebrate the season and share our favorite gardening tools, tips, books, and more!
Check out the slideshow from our recent Favorite Things Party to discover what your fellow MGs can’t live without. It’s full of fun ideas and helpful recommendations from gardeners just like you!
Learn how to design sustainable, low-impact gardens with Purdue Extension Educator Rebecca Koetz. In this two-part webinar, Becca shares practical tips on water harvesting, food production, and creating resilient landscapes inspired by nature.
Check out recommendations that can help your garden in any season.
The Lake County Master Gardeners Association is dedicated to helping the public grow their gardening knowledge through free presentations, in-person talks, and educational outreach. All of our programs reflect our mission: Helping Others Grow.
Our education programs are held in the meeting room at Purdue Extension Lake County [2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307, Phone: 219-755-3240.] A wide variety of speakers offer monthly programs. All programs are free to the public and publicized through email bulletins, sent from our Constant Contact database. As word caught on, the database grew, as did our audiences. They included programs on tree identification, roses, bats, lawns, hibiscus, bees and beekeeping, pollinator gardens…a real wealth of topics.
If you would like to receive notification of our free gardening programs, please add your email address here:
Our Speakers Bureau is available to provide presentations for garden clubs, libraries, community organizations, and civic groups in Lake County.
Popular talk topics include:
• Attracting pollinators to your garden
• Native plants and sustainable landscaping
• Vegetable gardening 101
• Seasonal garden care
• Organic and eco-friendly gardening practices
Interested organizations should contact the listed speakers directly to arrange the programs. Speakers cannot accept honoraria for speaking but can accept donations on behalf of LCMGA that are happily accepted by the Treasurer!
If you would like to receive a copy of the Speaker's Bureau list, please request one from Purdue Extension by calling (219) 755-3240
August 2025 - Functional and Fantastic Plants with Wayne Gruber (pdf)
DownloadJuly 2025 - Curb Appeal with Native Plants (pdf)
DownloadJune 2025 - Plant Diseases with Nikky (pdf)
DownloadMarch 2025 - Ellen Ecker Ogden (pdf)
DownloadDollys Winter Sowing 2025 (pdf)
DownloadDecember 2024 - MG Favorite Things (pdf)
DownloadNovember 2024 - Permaculture (pdf)
DownloadOctober 2024 - All About Bats (pdf)
DownloadSeptember 2024 - Invasive Species (pdf)
DownloadField Trip to Kankakee Sands (pdf)
DownloadAugust 2024 - Add a Little Prairie (pdf)
DownloadJuly 2024 - Great Lakes Butterflies (jpg)
DownloadJuly 2024 - Field trip to Hamstra Gardens (png)
DownloadMay 2024 - Insect Diversity (pdf)
DownloadApril 2024 - Early Spring Flowers (pdf)
DownloadLake County Master Gardeners Association Inc.
2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307
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