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Once Upon A Garden 2025....
Toyota Event Center at the Gibson County Fairgrounds
709 N. Embree, Princeton, IN
Drinks, Snacks and Vendors: 8 to 9 AM CDT
Seminar Speakers and Lunch: 9 AM to 3 PM CDT
Keeping Gardening Simple
&
Eliminating Weeds in Flower Beds
— Jim and Mary Competti, Old World Garden Farms
Jim and Mary Competti are the creators behind a widely loved gardening and homesteading brand Old World Garden Farms – known for its authentic storytelling and real-world advice. Their practical tips, passion for simple living, and openness in sharing both successes and failures have attracted millions of followers across the globe. This genuine approach has led to the publication of several popular gardening books, as well as the launch of The Simple Garden podcast, a thriving YouTube channel, and six additional websites focused on home, garden, and cooking topics. Through their work, Jim and Mary have inspired countless others to grow their own food, embrace a hands-on lifestyle, and find joy in the everyday.
The Compettis are also owners of The Farm @ Old World Garden, a 46-acre farm, featuring cabin rentals, event spaces, 3.5 miles of walking/hiking trails, gardens, and pathways. This year, the farm will add a 2+ acre Grassland showcasing native and ornamental grasses
And there is more...
And there is more...
Beyond the Bag: Simple Soil Mixes for Thriving Plants
— Nina Hunt
Nina Hunt is a Family & Consumer Science teacher at Pike Central High School and President of the Gibson County Master Gardeners. She will demonstrate ways in which a mix of soils can make a big difference as you work with plants in containers, whether these are raised gardens or pots on your patio.
And there is more...
And there is more...
Will the Climate Simply Change the Way We Garden?
— Jacob Dolinger, Climatologist, Indiana State Climate Office
The Indiana State Climate Office, hosted at Purdue University, serves as the primary scientific Extension resource for weather and applied climate science for Indiana through climate monitoring, resources, and outreach. Their mission is to (1) Monitor and assess Indiana climate conditions and impacts, (2) Provide unbiased climate data, derived information, and data summaries, (3) Translate observational data into value-added information for decision makers, (4) Manage a research-grade weather observational network across Indiana for monitoring, research, and public safety, and (5) Conduct applied research on climate-related issues that impact Indiana.
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