The Master Gardener program was created in 1972 in Seattle, Washington. The Indiana program began in 1978 with four counties. Today over 50 counties have active Extension Master Gardener programs.
The Delaware County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) is a non-profit (501c3) volunteer organization started in 1990. Our members have a passion for gardening/horticulture and a wide variety of gardening knowledge to share.
The goal of DCMGA is to promote and teach good gardening and horticulture practices in cooperation with the Purdue University Extension Services.
Membership to the Association is open to anyone who has successfully completed the Master Gardener Basic Training class and certification according to the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program policy guide.
The DCMGA meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 at Minnetrista Cultural Center in Muncie. Our meetings include a speaker or presentation and are open to the public. Following the educational portion of the meeting we hold the monthly member business meeting.
Annual Dues are $10 and Master Gardener interns receive a free membership their first year.
DCMGA provides talks and presentations in the community, has information booths at various events, holds annual kids gardening camps, and provides volunteer work at several area educational and school gardens.
Board
- President-Sarah Kreps
- 1st VP- Martha McClurg
- 2nd VP-Sylvia Finney
- Secretary-Paula Sampson
- Treasurer- Dottie Kreps
- Historian-Julie Mason
Directors at Large
- Chris Allen
- Debbie Cowan
Purdue ANR Extension Educator-Laurynn Thieme
Committees
- Farm Fest- Kate Bell
- Farmer’s Market Booth- John Huber and Deanna Hines
- Garden Fair-Sarah Kreps
- Garden Walk- Sylvia Finney
- Kids Camp/Mini Master Gardeners-Martha McClurg and Dottie Kreps
- Plant Sale-Dottie Kreps
- Washington Street Festival Booth-Deanna Hines
- Muncie Children’s Museum-Dottie Kreps
- Growing Through Gardening Expo -Sandy Kreps
- Hospitality – Mark Kreps
- Newsletter – Kyle Koger