Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, you’ll find lots of inspiring ideas at area gardening shows this spring. No matter what your location, you’ll find at least one show within reach for a one-day excursion. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and Louisville are just a sampling of the great garden shows we can eagerly anticipate.
February 27 – March 1
Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show
Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana
February 28 – March 1
Louisville Home, Garden and Remodeling Show
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, Kentucky
March 14-22
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis
March 18-22
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Navy Pier
Chicago
March 21
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners
Michigan City High School
Michigan City, Indiana
April 4
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners – Boone County
Boone County Fairgrounds
Lebanon, Indiana
April 17-18
Columbus, Indiana
April 18
Purdue Student Horticulture Society Plant Sale
Purdue SpringFest (one day only this year!)
West Lafayette
April 18-19
Central Indiana Orchid Society
Garfield Park Conservatory
Indianapolis
April 25
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners of Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
Lafayette
April 25
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners Hendricks County
Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Danville, Indiana
May 1-2
Fulton County Historical Museum
Rochester, Indiana
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners sponsor many educational events that are open to the public. Check the listings at for a gardening event near you!