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Get Dirty with Solful Gardens (Gardening 101: Getting Started this Summer)

An Intro to Gardening Workshop

2026-06-17 16:00:00 2026-06-17 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Get Dirty with Solful Gardens (Gardening 101: Getting Started this Summer) Join Dr. Jarrod Dortch of Solful Gardens to get ready to "play" in your garden! Today's main topic is basic tools, soil, sunlight, watering, what to plant in June, and how to start even without much experience. Martindale-Brightwood Branch -

Wednesday, June 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 16:00:00 2026-06-17 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Get Dirty with Solful Gardens (Gardening 101: Getting Started this Summer) Join Dr. Jarrod Dortch of Solful Gardens to get ready to "play" in your garden! Today's main topic is basic tools, soil, sunlight, watering, what to plant in June, and how to start even without much experience. Martindale-Brightwood Branch -

Join Dr. Jarrod Dortch of Solful Gardens to get ready to "play" in your garden! Today's main topic is basic tools, soil, sunlight, watering, what to plant in June, and how to start even without much experience.

Spend some time with this year's Adult Summer Reading Program theme during this program that encourages you to play in your garden!

Join Dr. Jarrod Dortch of Solful Gardens to learn about ways you can play in the dirt. Grow your joy while also growing flowers, herbs, and veggies in a small amount of space! A 5-gallon bucket can be used to simply garden, especially for people without access to raised beds or in-ground garden space.
 

Get ready or follow up by learning from one of these book lists: 


Check out some of the other gardening classes throughout IndyPL through our online calendar.

 

Made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Gardening | Class/Workshop |

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Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Phone: 317-275-4310

Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed

About the branch

The Brightwood Branch opened in 1901 as the sixth public library in Indianapolis. It served the Brightwood community at several locations along Station Street, one street west of its current North Sherman Avenue storefront site which opened in 1972. A 1996 renovation at this location doubled the size of the branch to 5,400 square feet. In 2020, a brand-new branch building, across the street from the previous branch, was completed and re-named as the Martindale-Brightwood Branch.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Jul 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm