June is the birthday month for SWIMGA. It is extremely rewarding to be part of an organization that has done so much for the community during these 38 years.
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Our Habitat Teams landscaped 16 houses during the month of May.
Thanks to all that helped with this endeavor. It is so rewarding to be able to talk to the homeowners while working at their homes.
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The Tenskwatawa (flint corn) is up!
The Three Sisters Garden team formed a working partnership with Ryan Conway (a Corn Research Scientist at IU Institute for Indigenous Knowledge). Together, we planted a rare and ancient corn…
The Family Garden at Mesker Park Zoo is having a busy spring
Field Trips for schools in the Tri-State area bring busloads of children of all ages for a visit to the Zoo, and the Family Garden is a popular spot on…
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The Three Sisters Garden at Angel Mounds will be participating in a special seed planting project this year.
We have linked up with Ryan Conway from Indiana University, who is a Research Associate studying corn history in America and who is attempting to grow a large seed-stock of…
Achievement Awards were given out at the SWIMGA Holiday Dinner.
Kenita Ball, Nancy Harper, and Sandra Schwartz were recognized as the 2025 Master Gardeners of the Year. The Garden Projects of the year were the Hartman Arboretum and Sunrise Park…
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Weed Pulls at North Woods in January and February 2026 and year-round.
Vanderburgh CISMA will sponsor Wintercreeper Pulls in January and February in North Woods, Igleheart Park. Work depends on the weather…easy pulling and not too cold! If you would like to…
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Four SWIMGA members represented us at the 2025 Master Gardener State Conference.
The 2025 Purdue Extension Master Gardener State Conference in Danville, IN was held on September 12-13. President Judy Halstead, Extension Advisor Amanda Bradshaw-Burks, and members Margo Walker and Delana Davis…
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SWIMGA participates in many community events.
We have been at these events so far this year: Tristate Creation Care Conference, Franklin Street Bazaar (June – September), Vanderburgh County Fair, and the Civic Engagement Fair. Upcoming events…
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SWIMGA members Judy Halstead and Kathy Kellems appeared on Lifestyles with Ange Humphrey on June 2.
They promoted our organization and our summer events — Art in the Garden and Garden Walk 2025 “A Walk with Nature.”