Garden Tour 2015
Photo from last year’s garden tour
By Jeff Burbrink
Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County
The Michiana Master Gardener’s Association is hosting its’ 18th Annual Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11 in the Concord High School area. There are 12 gardens on the tour with something of interest for all gardeners. In addition to flowers, you will find vegetables, water features, native plants and trees. All of the gardens have been created by the talented homeowners. Bring your camera because you’re sure to take away some great ideas to use in your garden.
The Hospitality Center is located at the Creekside Church of the Brethren located at 60455 CR 113 and will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here you will find Garden Crafts/Art, Educational Materials, Perennial Plant Sales, Complimentary Refreshments and Restrooms. There will also be master gardeners available to answer your gardening questions and concerns.
Tickets are $10 per person (presale) through Friday, July 10 and are available for purchase at ticket outlets. On the day of the tour, July 11, tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Hospitality Center. To order tickets by mail, send checks payable to MMGA-Purdue Extension Elkhart County 17746 CR 34 Ste E, Goshen. For more information call the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office at (574) 533-0554 or visit http://michianamastergardeners.com
Ticket outlets:
Elkhart:
Linton’s Enchanted Gardens (574) 779-9333
Martin’s Pet & Garden (574) 295-1775
Ron Martin Seed (574) 875-5273
West View Floral (574) 264-3112
Matzke’s (574) 293-5657
Surrounding Areas:
Bristol – Kruse Farm Supply (574) 848-4151
Bristol – Camille’s Florist (574) 848-4904
Granger – Ginger Valley Garden Center (574) 282-1085
Middlebury – Varns & Hoover (574) 825-2705
Mishawaka – McKinley Terrace Garden Center (574) 255-0114
Wakarusa – Mom & Me Floral Boutique (574) 862-4888
Goshen:
Wooden Wagon Florist (574) 534-2595
Purdue Extension Elkhart County (574) 533-0554
Better World Books (574) 534-1984
