Garden and grounds volunteers

Join with Holliday Park staff and other volunteers for hands-on, dig-in projects that help keep Holliday Park beautiful! Come out for general Garden Work Days or Rock Garden Workshops — or both!

For more information about the dates and programs listed here, please call (317) 327-7180.

Rock Garden Labor and Learn Workshops

For the past two years, the historic rock garden at Holliday Park has been undergoing a remarkable transformation under the tutelage of skilled horticulturalist Chris Turner, using the labor of volunteers and sponsorship by Friends of Holliday Park. Tools and refreshments are provided.

On alternate Friday sessions, Chris will begin the two-hour session with a discussion on a popular garden topic. Other sessions are always open for impromptu questions and answers. Please join Holliday Park volunteers and Master Gardeners in the continued restoration of this intricate piece of Holliday Park!

All sessions are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

March 26 — Q & A
April 9 — Woodland Wildflowers: Following the success of our impromptu tour of trees last fall, we will take a tour and discuss the wealth of spring blooming wildflowers.
April 23 — Q & A
May 7 — Summer Bulbs: Glads, Cannas, and Eucomis, oh, my! An easy way tuck a little more color into your already overstuffed garden.
May 21 — Q & A
June 4 — Perennial Combinations: Wining combinations of color, texture, and succession of bloom to make the neighbors jealous.
July 16 — Alternative Pest Control: We will discuss ways to minimize use of pesticides, and options that are less toxic.
August 13 — Summer Pruning: We have covered pruning in the spring before, now it’s time to rein in all that crazy growth in the middle of summer.
September — Fall Containers: Nothing against plunking a mum in a pot, but we will talk about other plants that can survive the cold.
October 8 — Fall Foliage: We will tour Holliday Park’s marvelous tree collection and discuss their attributes.

Garden Work Days

The diverse landscaping and gardens of Holliday Park provide visitors beauty no matter what the season. Here’s your chance to become a steward of these beautiful grounds.

Everyone is welcome, and tools and refreshments are provided. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Saturday, Mar. 27
Wednesday, Mar. 31
Saturday, Apr. 10
Wednesday, Apr. 14
Saturday, Apr. 24
Wednesday, Apr. 28
Saturday, May 8
Wednesday, May 12
Saturday, May 22
Wednesday, May 26
Wednesday, June 9
Saturday, June 19
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, July 7
Saturday, July 17
Wednesday, July 21
Saturday, July 31
Wednesday, Aug. 4
Saturday, Aug. 14

Watch this page for date listings through the summer and fall.