Shelby County Master Gardeners Garden Clinic

You are invited to the free Shelby County Master Gardeners Garden Clinic being held Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.

Rain or shine, we are looking forward to having a great time with those in our community. The majority of our non-profit event is located inside.

We have approximately 40 vendors, speakers, food and door prizes available. 300 free tree seedlings will be handed out at the entrance to the fairgrounds.

One of our speakers this year is Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Author of Indiana Gardeners Guide, one of Indianas' most educated on native Indiana plants. Her topic is on "The New Plant Sampler" at 9:45am. Mark Dalton with Dalton Landscaping and Lawn Service will be speaking on "The Five Don'ts on Home Landscaping" at 10:45am. Galye Swant from Yeager Farms Produce will be speaking on "Irrigation and Water Conservation" at 11:45am. Diana Stone, Purdue Educator will be talking about the "Pizza and Salsa Garden" 12:45pm.

Demonstrations like perinnal splitting, the making of a hypertufa birdbath and square foot gardening will be taught by local master gardeners.

Don't forget the kids! The Kids Corner will have educational environmental activities, face painting by Loads of Laughter, Boe's Bouncer house and other fun activities like potting plants for kids of all ages. All of these activities are free to the kids.

Attending for the first time is Caldwell Gravel Service (CGS) which also specializes in secure document shredding. This service is free to all master gardeners. Their rate for record shredding is the first 10 pounds is free, 10 cents for each additional pound.

The Boy Scout Troop 203 and Cub Scout Pack 203 will be selling a dessert for a fun raiser. 4-H er's will be promoting their geranium sale.

Visit the Master Gardener information booth for answers to your questions about garden pests, vegetable gardening, flowers, and other topics as well. Wait till you see the beautiful raffle prizes. There will be several prizes and one lucky guest will win the grand prize of a beautiful water feature from Vine Street Gardens.

Hope to see you there!