Horticulture
GARDENING CLUB Meets Monthly
- Lake County Parks Greenhouse or specific locations depending on activities*
- Second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.* Call to verify meeting location
- Greenhouse located at 8305 Randolph Street, behind the Park Operations/Park Services building
- Free
Attend monthly meetings to learn about gardening – trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, and the lawn. Led by Lake County Parks Horticulturist, Bryan McKay, members will hear lectures, see demonstrations, receive tips and techniques, and have their gardening questions answered. Members have access to the Park Department's greenhouses and volunteer in the gardens at Deep River County Park, Deep River Waterpark, Turkey Creek Golf Course, Stoney Run Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and other park facilities. This is an active club. * Location may change depending on the projects being accomplished. Anyone not on the newsletter list may wish to call 219-947-7275 to check the location prior to attending their first meeting.
Members receive a monthly newsletter and may enjoy outings to area gardens. For information, call 219-947-7275 NEW PHONE NUMBER
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Deep River County Park • Monday, March 4, 2013 • 10 a.m. • Free
Meet park’s horticulturist Bryan McKay in front of Wood’s grist mill. The group will walk to the orchard for a demonstration on the proper pruning techniques for fruit trees. Learn about insect control, sprays and year-round-care for your trees. Remember, the weather can be severe in March, so dress accordingly. For more information call 219-947-7275.
Spring Perennial Plant Swap: Deep River County Park
- Deep River County Park (meet in parking lot behind the Visitor Center)
- Monday, April 15, 2013
- 10 a.m.
- Free
Spring and Fall are great times to increase or change plant varieties in your garden. One way to do this is to swap perennials. So pot your perennials, identify them and bring them to the Plant Swap to exchange for others. Gardening staff will be on hand to give information on planting and care of your new varieties. Also, bring empty containers for plants that may be divided and exchanged. Don't be late....plants go fast!
Fall Perennial Plant Swap: Deep River County Park
- Deep River County Park (meet in parking lot behind the Visitor Center)
- Monday, September 9, 2013
- 10 a.m.
- Free
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30