By JEFF BURBINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Applications for the fall 2016 Elkhart County Master Gardener program are now available. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 5. The Purdue University Extension Service in Elkhart County sponsors the program.  Master Gardeners is much more than a series of …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Master Gardener Class will be offering three programs on perennials this winter. The focus of the program will be how to add perennial plants to the landscape in various conditions like sun or shade. There will also be information on the …read more.

WARSAW — I have historically waited until spring to prepare my garden soil for planting. Tilling is messy and difficult in the spring mud and semi-frozen ground. Compost doesn’t have much time to break down in the soil. It honestly isn’t the most effective means of enriching my garden bed soil.

Looking for something interesting and exciting to do Tuesday evenings, this fall? Enjoy working in the garden, volunteering, want to help teach others about horticulture and, growing beautiful gardens and plants? If so, then the master gardener program is for you. During this program, participants can learn all about horticulture; plant science, plant nutrition, soils, …read more.

Article by Kelly Heckaman Purdue Extension Office Looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall? Do you enjoying working in the garden? Helping others beautify the community? Do you want to help teach others about horticulture by volunteering your time? If so, then the Master Gardener program is for you. During this program …read more.