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The mission of the Whitley County Master Gardeners is to positively impact our community by educating on good gardening practices. This includes education on environmental practices that benefit our community.
The mission of the Whitley County Master Gardeners is to positively impact our community by educating on good gardening practices. This includes education on environmental practices that benefit our community.
Our Master Gardeners offer their gardening expertise through free classes throughout the year. We also host other local experts who further advance our gardening training.
1st Thursdays
1st Thursdays
Whitley County Master Gardeners members and friends meet on the 1st Thursday of February through June and August through November. We begin with a 30-minute education session taught by our Master Gardeners, Purdue educators, and community members with expertise in gardening and environmental practices.
Gardening classes start at 6:00 PM, followed by our monthly members meeting at 6:30 PM. Both portions are free and open to the public.
Meetings are held at the Peabody Public Library in Community Room A.
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
November 5, 2026: Horticulture at the Fort Wayne Zoo
Join us for this special education session to learn about the gardens and landscaping at the Fort Wayne Zoo! Presented by Valerie Baird, Zoo Horticulture Manager.
There will be no meeting in December 2026 — we'll be back in session on Thursday, February 4, 2027!
Master Gardener Series
Master Gardener Series
Whitley County Master Gardeners is partnering with the Peabody Public Library to share more gardening knowledge with the community! Learn practical techniques that you can apply in your home garden and landscape.
Classes begin at 2:00 PM and may run to 4:00 PM and are held in Peabody Public Library in Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage. This is a free event and does NOT require a library card to attend.
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
October 10, 2026
Landscaping with Shrubs & Trees with Rindy Schlatter
Join us at the Peabody for our final 2026 Master Gardener 2nd Saturday series! Learn how to build the foundation of your home landscaping with trees and large shrubs in gardens of all sizes.
The Master Gardener Series at the Peabody Public Library will continue in 2027! Join us on the 2nd Saturday each month, February through May.
Mark your calendar to attend our first class on Saturday, February 13, 2027. To receive a notification with more details, click here to receive our email updates.
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