"Helping Others Grow" by educating the public on good gardening practices and sharing their love of gardening.
Members of the Sunnyside Master Gardener Association (SMG) must have completed Master Gardener training and completed 35 hours of volunteer service at approved projects. After earning Master Gardener status, membership in SMG entitles them to monthly membership meetings, a monthly newsletter (Sunnyside Thymes), advanced training opportunities,and participation in other events sponsored by SMG like the annual Herb and Garden Festival and annual Wreath Making Class.
08/09/2026
Do you have a question regarding a garden problem you just can't seem to solve? An idea your want to run by a fellow gardener? Come visit the Sunnyside Master Gardener Booth and talk to Connie, Dave or Angela to get your questions answered. See you there!
08/07/2026
Come see Judith and her team at the "Little Shop of Gardening Goods", you may find something unique that is a must have in your garden space.
08/05/2026
Come see Cara at the Plant shop on August 16! Are you in need of flowering annuals, perennial flowers and herbs or maybe some cole crops (broccoli, cabbage kale or cauliflower)?
Please join the Sunnyside Master Gardeners at our August General Meeting, Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Shine Room at Purdue Polytechnic Institute at 3000 Technology Avenue, New Albany. Our speaker will be Jacob Stidham from Yew Dell Gardens and his subject will be "Creating an English Cottage Garden".
08/02/2026
Do you have a pollinator friendly backyard? Heather will be sharing extensive information on how to invite pollinators into your gardens at home. Come see us at the Tomato Festival on August 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Purdue offices at 3000 Technology Avenue, New Albany, Indiana.
08/01/2026
Look who I ran into at the Harrison County Farmers Market! You can see them every Saturday morning from 8-12.
08/01/2026
Come see the Sunnyside Master Gardeners at the Jeffersonville Farmers Market on August 1st from 9 a.m. until noon. They will be giving away ornamental grasses. The children activity will be making sunshine rainbows.
07/27/2026
Fairmont Elementary School is another project the Sunnyside Master Gardeners commit to managing. Enjoy the pictures!
Do you need information on the tips and tricks to growing tomatoes? What pests you may encounter along the way? Come to the "Let's Talk Tomatoes" booth and get a wealth of information from Jessica!