LAKE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION INC. "Helping Others Grow"
Lake County Master Gardeners Association 2026 Events
Join us as we share, grow, and connect across Lake County.
The Lake County Master Gardeners host a variety of community events throughout the year—from plant sales and garden walks to festivals and outreach programs.
Looking for classes, workshops, and speaker programs? Visit our Education page for the full schedule.
🌿 Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming LCMGA Events
🌿 LCMGA Events
Discover what’s growing at the Lake County Master Gardeners Association!
Each year we host a variety of educational programs and community events designed to inspire gardeners of all experience levels. Signature events such as our Annual Plant Sale and Garden Walk bring our community together while supporting scholarships, local projects, and horticultural education across Lake County.
Explore the highlights below and check back often — more details are added as the season approaches!
Check back soon for updates.
👉 Grow With Us — Upcoming Events
🌱 2026 LCMGA Plant Sale — Save the Date!
🌱 2026 LCMGA Plant Sale — Save the Date!
🌱 2026 LCMGA Plant Sale — Save the Date!
Saturday, May 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 NEW Location: Industrial Building
Lake County Fairgrounds – Crown Point, IN
Enter through Gate 4 – South Entrance
Kick off the gardening season at the Lake County Master Gardeners Association’s annual Plant Sale! Shop a wide selection of plants selected for success in Northwest Indiana.
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Saturday, May 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 NEW Location: Industrial Building
Lake County Fairgrounds – Crown Point, IN
Enter through Gate 4 – South Entrance
Kick off the gardening season at the Lake County Master Gardeners Association’s annual Plant Sale! Shop a wide selection of plants selected for success in Northwest Indiana.
Highlights include:
• Spotlight on Moon Garden plants
• Heirloom vegetables
• “Trash to Treasures” garden items
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and help you choose the right plants for your garden.
🌸 2026 Garden Walk — Save the Date!
🌱 2026 LCMGA Plant Sale — Save the Date!
🌱 2026 LCMGA Plant Sale — Save the Date!
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners Association on Sunday, June 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our beloved annual Garden Walk. Tour beautiful private gardens in St. John, Munster, and Schererville, discover new ideas, and connect with Master Gardeners throughout the day.
Proceeds support scholarships, community projects, and horticultural education across Lake County.
🎪 Lake County Fair — Thank You
🦋 Bloom & Thrive: Native Fest — Thank You & Looking Ahead
🦋 Bloom & Thrive: Native Fest — Thank You & Looking Ahead
Lake County Fair — Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Lake County Master Gardeners’ booth at this year’s Lake County Fair. We enjoyed sharing gardening tips, answering questions, and connecting with fairgoers throughout the week.
See you next year: We’ll be back at the Lake County Fair August 7 through August 16. We look forward to growing with you again!
🦋 Bloom & Thrive: Native Fest — Thank You & Looking Ahead
🦋 Bloom & Thrive: Native Fest — Thank You & Looking Ahead
🦋 Bloom & Thrive: Native Fest — Thank You & Looking Ahead
Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest — Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest such a success! From expert speakers and hands-on activities to vendors and guided native plant walks, the day was a wonderful celebration of native plants, pollinators, and sustainable gardening.
Coming back: Bloom & Thrive will r
Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest — Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest such a success! From expert speakers and hands-on activities to vendors and guided native plant walks, the day was a wonderful celebration of native plants, pollinators, and sustainable gardening.
Coming back: Bloom & Thrive will return in 2027. Planning is underway, and we look forward to sharing details as they develop.
HELPING OTHERS GROW
🌿 Ongoing Projects & Community Outreach
Our Master Gardeners stay active year-round, sharing knowledge and supporting our communities in meaningful ways.
- Ask a Master Gardener Booths – We answer questions and share tips at events like the Lake County Fair, Munster Monarch Fest, Lowell Nature Fest, and more.
- Buckley Homestead Fall Festival – Our booth features garden displays and hands-on education at this two-day event in Lowell.
- Community Gardens – We help maintain garden beds at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Heritage Park in Munster, and the Purdue Extension.
- Demonstration Gardens (coming soon!) – We’re currently building new educational gardens at the Purdue Extension site in Crown Point.
- Habitat for Humanity® – We assist new homeowners by planning and planting landscapes together, offering guidance and gardening know-how.
- Garden Questions? – Questions we receive through the website or Lake County Extension Office are now forwarded to Dolly Foster, our Horticulture Program Assistant. She provides plant and insect diagnostics, site visits, and horticulture programs by request.
