Adventures in Gardening
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Where: Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds and Conference Center
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Check-in: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Event Overview
Join us for the annual fall seminar, Adventures in Gardening—a full day of inspiration and hands-on learning led by expert garden speakers. The theme for this year is “Dirty Fingernails”. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned master gardener, this event offers fresh ideas, practical tips, and engaging topics to deepen your gardening know-how.
Enjoy a silent auction featuring garden accessories, seasonal décor, gift baskets, and more!
Registration Fee: $45 Includes coffee and muffins, lunch, and snacks.
2025 Topics & Speakers
Kerry Ann Mendez – Garden Author & Lecturer
Design Tips for Striking Sustainable Flower Gardens
Time-Saving, Mighty-Mite Shrubs That Outshine Perennials
Michele Jones – Morgan County Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator
Composting 101
Marian McCannless
Marian’s Monarchs
Kelly Allen – Master Gardener
Tomatoes
Registration & Payment
Advance online registration is required.
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Please select your lunch option when completing the registration form. Payment must be received by the deadline to confirm your spot.
There are several payment options available:
Pay on this website through a PayPal account or with a credit card when you register via the "REGISTER” button below. PayPal will process the payment, whichever option is used. Hendricks County Master Gardeners does not record any financial information.
Pay by check, register via the “REGISTER” button below and then send to the Hendricks County Extension Office; PO Box 7, Danville Indiana 46122-0007. Checks must be received by 9/26/25.
HCMG members can pay by cash or check at the August 19 or September 16 meetings. Still register via the “REGISTER” button below prior to payment, if possible.