Welcome to the Garfield Park Master Gardener Association (GPMGA).

The goals of the GPMGA are to share knowledge about gardening with our members and others and offer volunteer opportunities.

GPMGA’s Next Meeting: November 11

Brooke Alford, Board Member of the Indiana Native Plant Society, will present Landscaping with Native Plants.

You may already have natives in your yard and Brooke can talk to you about what might come next. If you do not have natives, or would like a few more, we will be planting some in milk jugs to set outside for our 2027 landscaping!  

DON’T FORGET TO BRING AN EMPTY GALLON MILK JUG!  Make sure the jug is clean.  You do not need to cut it.  You  also may want to bring a spray bottle  to water the seeds after they are planted.

Alford previously served as Urban Ag and Natural Resources Educator with Purdue Extension. Alford is a landscaping design consultant with degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Forestry.

IMPORTANT: Leadership Openings for Next Year

Please review the following open board and leadership roles for next year. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to me or the current member holding the position:

  • Treasurer: This is a vital position that should have prior financial experience or a similar role with other organizations.
  • Hospitality Co-Chair: We are looking for a co-chair to assist Amanda with hospitality duties.

Events and Garden Happenings

See the conservatory website for details on upcoming events: Garfield Park Conservatory – Indianapolis

—Kay Martin-Pence GPMGA President

2026 GPMGA Meeting Dates

  • January – No membership meeting; Only GPMGA Board meets
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • April 8
  • May 13
  • June 10
  • July 8
  • August 12
  • September 9
  • October 14
  • November 11
  • December 9

GPMGA Meetings and Locations

At present, the meetings occur  on the 2nd Wednesday of the month February through December and feature both a program and a business meeting. We meet either virtually or at the Garfield Park Conservatory(accessible through the entrance by the Children’s Garden).  Exceptions include off-site field trips (typically in April and September) and our annual picnic (typically held in July at the shelter near the Arts Center in Garfield Park). If you require an accommodation or special assistance to attend these meetings due to a disability, please contact us at 317-275-9286. Some accommodations may require a 2-week notice.