Purdue Master Gardeners of LaGrange County

07/08/2026

It's fair season! I got word of two fairs that will be having lectures.

The first is at the Elkhart Co. 4H Fair. The Michiana Master Gardeners will be putting on mini lectures throughout the week, with a wide variety of topics. Check out this website for a fair schedule, https://www.4hfair.org/

The second is the Whitley Co. 4H Fair. The Whitley County Master Gardeners will be hosting a seminar on fall gardening. This is a one day event, Monday, July 20 from 1-4. Check out this link for more detail, https://www.mastergardenerswc.com/events/seminar-at-the-fair

Send a message to learn more

03/20/2026

02/27/2026

The Fort Wayne Home and Garden is under way. If you get a chance stop by Booth 1127 run by Brandon Mauck and Nate Mauck (Kari Mauck) owers of a brand new locally owned wool pellet business, The Heritage Collective.

Wool pellets is probably something new to many people but here are a few garden benefits:

➡️nurtient rich: as they break down slowly they provide a steady release of nutrients to your soil without the risk of burning your plants

➡️water retention: helps your soil retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering

➡️soil aeration: they help improve aeration and prevent compaction creating a healthier soil

➡️ecosystem sustainable and eco-friendly: these biodegradable and renewal pellets are great alternative to chemical fertilizer

For more information, stop by their booth or click the link below for their page.

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🌱 Boost your garden and plants with wool pellets! 🐑 Made from 100% natural sheep wool, our biodegradable pellets help improve soil health, retain moisture, and promote strong plant growth. Our wool pellets are a sustainable choice for a thriving garden!

02/21/2026

Here is a great winter series that you can watch from the comfort of your home. Click the link and register if these are things you're interested in.

Register for the free webinar series: https://tinyurl.com/IFWOA2026 We will be learning about maple syrup, forest insects, and managing forest for birds.

02/21/2026

Our 2026 Garden Expo is around the corner on March 7, at Faith United Methodist Church 22045 County Road 18, Elkhart, Indiana. Tickets are $10 in advance. Its time to start planning and shopping for your garden needs, and we can answer your gardening questions too. Please note that some vendors only accept CASH so please plan accordingly. Our Keynote Speaker is Kevin Wiener, whom you won't want to miss, and we will have multiple speakers throughout the day and food vendors too. We hope to see you there!

01/30/2026

Any of these look interesting to you. If they do, make sure you register!

Each month join a Purdue Extension Professional or Partner through this free, live, virtual program as they discuss their research and hot topics in their area of expertise. For more info and to Sign up go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl-eci5txylmES84Z_Q7dKjT_vWc42ArflUfWSfGAPnOmu0A/viewform

01/13/2026

Not sure where I've been or how I missed these but this is cool! Checkout the link if you're interested in virtual attending any of these hot topic classes.

Its time to register for Purdue Extension Hot Topics-Season 7!
12 pm – 1 pm Eastern time
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
Free program. Register here: https://bit.ly/ExtHotTopics2026

All Recorded sessions can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/

01/08/2026