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Our October 1st meeting will be in the new Purdue Extension office on 220 W Van Buren.
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. **
**NOTE: October 1st meeting will be held at: Purdue Extension - Whitley County Office, 220 W Van Buren St Ste Lower Level 4, Columbia City, IN 46725, USA
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
October 1, 2026: Managing Your Turf
A quick lesson on a turf topic with Geoffrey Schortgen, then discuss Extension Transformation and what that may look like for Master Gardener groups going forward.
*This session will be held at the Purdue Whitley Cty extension office: 220 W Van Buren St Ste Lower Level 4 in Columbia City.
November 5, 2026: Managing Your Turf
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. We will return to the Peabody Library .
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.Â
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:
September 12, 2026
Fun Outside and Gardening Activities with Children with Beth Ann Sickafoose
October 10, 2026
Landscaping with Shrubs & Trees with Rindy Schlatter
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