Featured Project:

The Garden at Hildegard House

Enjoyed by the residents of Hildegard House and their caregivers

St. Hildegard von Bergen

a 12th century mystic, healer and spiritual healer

Hildegard House

Location: Adam Street in Butchertown

Director: Karen Cassidy

A non-profit noted for compassionate care of those at the end of life who have no resources and no one to care for them.

Hildegard garden

Created in 2016 by a Master Gardener group led by MG June Sandercock

Located behind the house, it boasts over 100 perennials!

An ailing shade tree is transformed!

By 2022, a century old shade tree in the center garden was repurposed into a magnificent carved statue of Hildegard!

Changes from the loss of the shade tree

At the request of the Director, the shade loving plants were removed from the center garden and replanted in appropriate places. The focus of this center garden will now be healing, medicinal plants based on Hildegard’s research.

MG Maryellen Howley became project manager in 2022.

Yarrow

Used as a remedy to improve blood circulation

Licorice

One of the best cures for bronchitis and other respiratory conditions

Oregano

Sip tea with oregano to improve your sore throat

Thyme

Both tea and essential oils are used for pain relief

Sage

One of the most useful plants with antibacterial properties. Its name is derived from the Latin for salvation.

Lunch at Maryellen's house

A little end of year celebration for all of that hard work!

more Master Gardener volunteers

Upcoming Events with Master Gardeners

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Featured

Apr 26

Apr 26, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Pollinator Day at Purdue Research Park

Apr 26, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy this event with hands-on activities, a few educational sessions, games, crafts, local vendors, food trucks, native trees and seeds, and info-packed booths! FREE and Family Friendly!

Apr 26, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM10:00 – 15:0010:00 AM – 3:00 PM