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2026 Spring Garden Clinic Returns February
The Marion County Master Gardener Association invites gardeners of all experience levels to attend the 2026 Spring Garden Clinic, a full-day educational event packed with research-based gardening knowledge, inspiration, and practical ideas you can use at home.
The clinic will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. The event is open to the public.
Participants will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, a catered lunch, and the opportunity to select from multiple educational sessions throughout the day.
This year’s Spring Garden Clinic features a dynamic lineup of Purdue Extension specialists, state botanists, professional designers, and experienced Master Gardeners covering a wide range of topics, including:
- Diagnosing plant diseases using real cases from the Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
- Seed starting strategies to extend your growing season and stretch your gardening budget
- Indiana’s native ferns and endangered and threatened plant species
- Gardening after tree loss and re-designing sunny or shaded spaces
- Raised-bed gardening lessons learned from award-winning demonstration gardens
- Landscaping with native plants to support butterflies and moths
- Growing and eating locally through native food farming
- Understanding soil tests, nutrients, and fertilizer choices
- Designing productive and beautiful kitchen gardens
- Gardening successfully in shade and woodland landscapes
- Exploring the pros and cons of plant-based eating
The day begins with a welcome from Marion County Horticulture Educator Carey Grable, followed by four session blocks that allow attendees to tailor the experience to their gardening interests.
- Registration fee: $80 (includes lunch)
- Registration opens: January 5 at 6:00 a.m.
- Registration closes: January 23 at 11:30 p.m..
Whether you are a home gardener, Master Gardener, or simply looking to grow your knowledge, the Spring Garden Clinic offers a full day of learning, connection, and inspiration to kick off the 2026 gardening season! Space is limited and this event fills quickly each year.
Registration will be available January 5, 2026 at this link.