Hamilton County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale May 15, 2010

Hamilton County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale.

New venue houses larger quantity and selection of plants than in the past

Noblesville, Indiana, April 6, 2010—Hamilton County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 15, in a new, larger location in the Exhibition Hall at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Noblesville, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Over 6,000 plants including vegetables, trees, perennials and annuals will be for sale to the public. This year will feature an expanded selection of vegetables, trees to order and Indiana native plants. In addition, Bearded Iris will be for sale, dug to order, at the Iris/Daylilly bed on the 4-H grounds.

All plants are grown with care by Master Gardeners, are acclimated to Central Indiana’s climate and are priced well below local garden centers. The day will also include educational presentations covering many aspects of backyard gardening at no charge. As always, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions and offer expert advice.

Proceeds from the sale support scholarships for students in Hamilton County interested in horticulture-related careers as well as numerous community activities supporting sound horticulture practices in Hamilton County.

About Hamilton County Master Gardener Association

Established in 1983, Hamilton County Master Gardener Association (HCMGA) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the art, science and pleasure of gardening in the community in cooperation with the Purdue Extension Service of Hamilton County. Through their volunteer efforts,
Master Gardeners develop programs for and participate in various community and school activities, including GrowLab, Westfield in Bloom, Keep Noblesville Beautiful, Carmel-Clay Historical Society, Coxhall Gardens, 4-H Day Camp, Ritchey Woods and many others. You can learn more about HCMGA and becoming a Master Gardener at www.hcmga.org.

Cooperative Extension Service of Hamilton County
Hamilton County Master Gardener Association
2003 E. Pleasant St.
Noblesville, IN 46060