2017 Purdue Master Gardener State Tour hosted by Monroe County Master Gardeners

Oliver Winery gardensPurdue Master Gardeners in Monroe County with Amy Thompson, Extension Educator, Purdue Extension- Monroe County, and the Purdue Master Gardener State Office hosted the 2017 Purdue Master Gardener State Tour. Over 100 Purdue Master Gardeners from across Indiana met in Bloomington, IN at the Monroe County fairgrounds on June 16, 2017 to enjoy some great presentations, snacks, and a boxed lunch before embarking on a choice of one of three fabulous garden tours in the Bloomington area. Tour 1 featured the Wylie House Native and Heirloom Garden, Monroe County Courthouse Native Plant Garden, and Indiana University’s Dunn’s Woods. Tour 2 visited Harvest Moon Flower Farm and Eco Logic Plant Nursery. Tour 3 made a trip to Growing Opportunities Hydroponic Greenhouse with Goldleaf Hydroponics. All tours made a stop at Oliver Winery to tour the gardens and of course, do some shopping!

Here was their informational brochure: 2017 Purdue MG State Tour

The Purdue MG State Office would like to express appreciation to Mary Cusack, Monroe County Master Gardener Association President and Tour Chair, Amy Thompson, Extension Educator, Monroe County, and all of the Monroe County Master Gardeners for their excellent work on this very successful state tour! Thank you for “Helping Others Grow” in Monroe County!

A small group of Master Gardeners gathers outside a garden shed as a guide explains tools and plants during the Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Tour.

Tour of Harvest Moon Flower Farm

olorful mixed flower arrangements displayed in wooden containers, featuring purple, yellow, pink, orange, and white blooms prepared for the Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Tour.

Bouquets ready for the market!

our participants listen to an explanation inside a greenhouse filled with potting benches, trays, and containers during the Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Tour.

Tour of Eco Logic Nursery

Shopping at Eco Logic Nursery

Close-up view of a stone waterfall flowing into a small pond surrounded by decorative containers and lush plants on the Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Tour.

Oliver Winery gardens

An indoor presentation where attendees sit at tables watching a slide presentation as part of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Tour.

Morning presentations at the Monroe County Fairgrounds

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