Gardens and Gardening

Bloomington Community Orchard

URL	http://www.bloomingtoncommunityorchard.org
Email	getinvolved [at] bloomingtoncommunityorchard [dot] org
Address	P.O. Box 2298 Bloomington, IN 47402
Description	Bloomington Community Orchard is an organization devoted to growing fruit for the community to share and enjoy. The publicly owned orchard is maintained entirely by volunteers and the harvest is available to everyone in the community.
Subjects	Community Gardens Ecology Environment/Conservation Farmers Gardens and Gardening

Monroe County Master Gardener Association

URL	http://www.mcmga.net/
Contact	Amy Thompson (Extension Educator)
Phone	812-349-2575
Email	afthompson [at] purdue [dot] edu
Address	Purdue Cooperative Extension Service 119 W. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	The mission of the Monroe County Master Gardener Association is to promote the art, science, and pleasure of gardening in the community in cooperation with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. Certified Master Gardeners have completed a broad based Horticulture volunteer training program as well as a minimum of 35 hours of volunteer service. Master Gardeners help others in the community grow by sharing their horticulture knowledge. Volunteers provide the community with information on gardening practices through workshops and presentations at garden clubs, school, and other community organizations. A Master Gardener training progarm is held annually by the Monroe County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener you can be added to the class notification list by calling 349-2575.
Additional Contact	Marilyn Brinley (President)
Phone	812-349-2575
Email	mlbrinley [at] aol [dot] com
Address	Monroe County Master Gardener Association 119 W. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Subjects	Education Gardens and Gardening Perennials

Bloomington Garden Club

URL	http://bloomingtongardenclub.com/
Hours	See website for meeting times and info about the annual Garden Walk.
Description	On September 27, 1938, six women formed The Bloomington Garden Club. These six charter members had the following mission: to promote the knowledge and love of gardening; to aid in the protection of native trees, plants, and birds; and to encourage civic planting and beautification. Closed membership. Members and participants must to be nominated to join. Sponsors the Garden Walk annually and other civic garden projects. Minutes are stored at the Lilly Library.
Subjects	Gardens and Gardening

University Garden Group

URL	http://www.indiana.edu/~uclub/gardening.html
Phone	855-1325
Email	uclub [at] indiana [dot] edu
Address	Indiana Memorial Union Room 150 900 E. Seventh St. Bloomington, IN 47405
Description	Gardening group is currently inactive, but can be reactivated by a volunteer chair person
Subjects	Gardens and Gardening Indiana University Clubs/Organizations

Green Thumb of Clear Creek Garden Club

Contact	Margie Polk (President)
Phone	(812) 333-7302
Address	Redman's Hall Smithville, IN
Description	Information on the club's history is stored at Redman's Hall.
Subjects	Gardens and Gardening

Perennial Exchange

URL	http://dir.gardenweb.com/directory/pe1/
Contact	Robin Meyers
Phone	825-7641
Description	Call in the evenings. A directory listing forgardeners who have plants they want to trade for other plants. Members meet and swap plants twice a year.
Subjects	Gardens and Gardening Perennials

Willie Streeter Community Gardens

URL	http://bloomington.in.gov/documents/viewDocument.php?document_id=212
Contact	Kim Ecenbarger (Special Services Coordinator)
Phone	812-349-3739
Email	ecenbark [at] bloomington [dot] in [dot] gov
Description	A cooperative venture of several city departments. A limited number Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department. Plots are located on Winslow Park land near the YMCA.
Subjects	Community Gardens Gardens and Gardening Parks

Hilltop Educational Foundation

URL	http://www.indiana.edu/~hilltop/
Contact	Greg Speichert (Hilltop Center Director)
Phone	812-855-8808
Email	hilltop [at] indiana [dot] edu
Description	Hilltop Educational Foundation is a non-profit community organization serving the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center and supporting community initiatives in education and wellness through gardening and other horticulturally based activities.
Subjects	Education Gardens and Gardening

Southern Indiana Daylily, Hosta, Daffodil and Iris Society

URL	http://www.sidhdis.org/index.htm
Contact	John Simpson (President)
Email	sidhdis2000 [at] gmail [dot] com
Hours	First Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Hilltop Garden Center
Description	This organization was established February 7, 1996, with the purpose of promoting public interest in growing daylilies, hostas, daffodils, and iris. It offers several activities to members including education programs, garden tours, flower shows, and opportunites to obtain special rates on selected plants.
Subjects	Flowers Gardens and Gardening Perennials

Garden Club of Indiana, Inc.

URL	http://www.gardenclubofindiana.org/
Contact	Joyce Bulington (Web Chairman)
Address	6024 Elm Dr. Marion, IN 46953
Description	Garden clubs are made up of members who have a passion for growing things. Its members respect plant life, animals, nature, and the environment. They feel the need to give back to their community. Each garden club is individual, and may emphasize growing, landscaping, wildlife habitats, flower arranging, or other specific interests. Members come from all ages, backgrounds, experiences. Don't find what you like in your area or age range or time? Start a new club! Contact the membership chairperson for details.
Subjects	Gardens and Gardening