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Porter County 2026 Spring Master Gardener Training Class Begins February 3!
The Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program will hold a statewide virtual Extension Master Gardener Basic Training on Tuesdays, February 3 through May 5, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 PM CT via live webinars. Final exam given after May 5 . There will also be a weekly local connection hour with your county’s Extension Master Gardener coordinator. Porter County will be hosting their IN-PERSON local connection on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Wanatah, IN at Pinney Purdue A
Susan Spelde
4 days ago1 min read


Gold Master Gardener Member Mary Simon
With great sadness, PCMGA announces the passing of Gold Master Gardener member Mary Simon. Mary became a member of PCMGA in 2004. She...
Nancy Rosene
Sep 251 min read


Let's Collect & Clean Seeds!
It’s Seed Cleaning Time! Each fall we collect and prepare seeds for the Seed & Bulb Exchange at January’s Gardening Show.
Nancy Rosene
Sep 61 min read


Exploring the News & Insights of Garden Thyme Vol 11 Issue 3
September Greetings Master Gardeners, And where did summer go? Well, this issue pretty much has it covered as far as PCMGA is...
Nancy Rosene
Sep 31 min read


Porter County Master Gardeners Association – Helping Others Grow
Montessori volunteers ready for a days work to plant vegetables for area churches that provide weekly free meals. Pictured here is Saint...
Nancy Rosene
Aug 161 min read


See all the Latest Results - Open Class Flower Show
Head over to https://www.pcgarden.info/porter-co-fair to see the most up-to-date results from the Open Class Flower Show at the Porter...
Nancy Rosene
Jul 201 min read


Don't Miss the Master Gardeners at the Porter County Fair
The Porter County Fair is just around the corner — and this year, there’s something blooming for everyone! From July 17 to July 26 , make...
Nancy Rosene
Jul 51 min read


Lake County Fall 2025 Master Gardener Training Class
News Flash! The fall 2025 Master Gardener Training Class for Lake County has been announced. Classes will begin on Thursday, August 15...
Nancy Rosene
Jun 221 min read


St. Joseph, Marshall, and Laporte Counties Fall 2025 Master Gardener Training Class St. Joseph, Marshall, and Laporte Counties
News Flash! The joint fall 2025 Master Gardener Training Class for St. Joseph, Marshall, and Laporte Counties has been announced. Classes...
Nancy Rosene
Jun 221 min read


Garden Walk 2025
LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY - GET YOUR TICKETS TO SEE 7 GORGEOUS GARDENS!!! PCGardenWalk2025.eventbrite.com Scan Code to Purchase a Ticket...
Nancy Rosene
Jun 221 min read


Inspiring Grants Awarded by PCMGA for Garden Projects
PCMGA celebrated the recent awarding of 12 significant grants by the PCMGA (Porter County Master Gardeners Association). These grants...
Nancy Rosene
Jun 151 min read


Spring Master Gardener Training Class Begins February 13!
News Flash! A spring Master Gardener Training Program will begin on Thursday, February 13, and run through May 15, 2025. Classes will be...
Nancy Rosene
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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