Wabash Valley Gardener's Gathering scheduled for March 13

TERRE HAUTE -- The 2010 Wabash Valley Master Gardener's Association has scheduled its spring seminar, Gardener's Gathering, for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13.

The event will take place at the Operating Engineers Hall, 6801 S. United States 41, Terre Haute.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., for registration and continental breakfast.

Lunch is included in registration fee plus door prizes will be given throughout the day.

The seminar is open to the public.

During the seminar, those attending should plan to take in several presentations of Indiana's public gardens.

In addition, those attending will learn landscaping tips and ideas from a Wabash Valley landscaper.

Featured speakers include representatives from Elkhart County Amish Quilt Gardens, Oldfields' estate grounds and gardens of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana University's Hilltop Garden and Nature Center and the Indianapolis White River Gardens.

Dallas Foster of Landscapes by Dallas Foster, Inc., will also be on hand. Registration fee is $30 -- $35 after March 1.

Those interested in attending should make checks payable to Wabash Valley Master Gardeners Association and sent to Wabash Valley Gardeners Association in care of Cyd Hunter, 2689 E. Eaton Dr., Terre Haute, Ind., 47802.

Walk-ins will be accepted.

For additional information, contact Hunter at cydhunter@verizon.net or Jane Buchanan at janeb74@all2easy.net.