Happy Holidays from the La Porte County Master Gardener Association

We are celebrating a year marked by hands-on service, community education, and meaningful partnerships that strengthened home gardening knowledge across the region

La Porte Sunflower fair - Judging the Sunflower growing contest Tallest Sunflower - FIRST Place - Sheri Hahn - 17' 3"
Palladin Head Start - Master Gardeners taught more than 100 preschoolers about plants
Annual Winter Holiday Party - Welcome to new members Michelle Vargas and Shawn Vargas
2025 Garden Show Vendors
Fairy Garden - 2025 Garden Show

These were just a few of our events. Members also presented educational programs at numerous organizations, facilitated activities and/or staffed information booths at community events. They continued stewardship of the Pioneer Garden and supported Friendship Botanic Gardens, where thousands of visitors benefit from volunteer efforts each year. LPCMGA also awarded $2,358 in community grants to five local organizations for projects including prairie plant signage, children’s gardens, and neighborhood produce programs. See  2025 Community Grants for more details.

Looking ahead to next year, we will host the renowned ecologist Dr Doug Tallamy at a free event. More information is below.

For additional information about the La Porte County Master Gardeners, visit us on Facebook , check out our About Us Page , email  lpmastergardener@gmail.com, or contact Jesi Davenport at 219-324-9407, or email: jfurness@purdue.edu. 

We are honored to welcome Dr. Doug Tallamy, Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, who will present his keynote “Saving Nature in Your Yard” on March 28th, 2026 from 10:30 AM until Noon CST. 

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