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HELPING OTHERS GROW! That’s the goal of the Master Gardener Organization nationwide. This movement began in the early ‘70’s when an extension agent became overwhelmed with questions about flowers, gardening, lawn care, trees and vegetables, so he decided to begin a training program for volunteers to help. The idea spread rapidly so that in 1975, Purdue University began to encourage county agents all over Indiana to recruit volunteers and complete training. The Gibson County Master Gardeners began meeting in the early 1990’s as a volunteer, not-for-profit organization with members from three counties, two in Indiana and one in Illinois. WHAT IS A MASTER GARDENER? Not everyone who gardens can be called a “Master Gardener”. This title must be earned. From the Basic Training Program of 45 hours to Gold Master Gardener, our focus is educating the public through project/display gardens, consulting with several entities, sharing our knowledge, giving presentations and through our web page. Each Master Gardener is required to participate in these activities and the organization gives hundreds of hours to beautifying our communities. Annually, we reach several hundred children from all public and private schools in Gibson County by participating in the 7th grade Science Sensation and the
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4th grade Farm Fair. We participate in health fairs at the Fort Branch Community School, Princeton Community School and St. Joseph School. We also provide a scholarship annually to a Gibson County high school graduate who will be continuing their education in agriculture related fields. Some of our project/display gardens include the Gibson County Fair Grounds, welcome boxes in Princeton and Francisco, Washington Eastside Park and Blue Star Memorial Park. At River Oaks Health Campus, we work with residents and share their joy in growing flowers and vegetables in their gardens. We also consult at Hopkins Park, the Gibson County Court House, Oakland City Cemetery, and Lyles Station. During the last meeting, Jennifer Vieke, from Perk-ALawn in Vincennes, provided information about trees and bushes. In recent years, horticultural science has produced hybrid trees that offer interesting options. You can now pick the size and color of trees and bushes that best fits your wishes. Vieke advised to have a list of growing conditions (sun/shade) and possible obstacles (power or septic lines). This will help you have more growing success. The Gibson County Master Gardeners meet the 3rd Monday of each month through November at 6:30 p.m. CST at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Princeton. The educational portion of our meeting, which is open to the public, begins at 7:00.
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