Regenerative Gardening

Kevin Allison, Soil Health Specialist, leads an in-depth learning session at the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District Demonstration Garden. The goal is to demonstrate how to use cover crops, compost, mulching, and tarps to build soil and grow healthy vegetables.

See multiple cover crop strategies in action, the tools involved, and the management of weeds, soil moisture, and fertility in a no-till vegetable garden.

Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Capacity is limited. If you register and find you cannot make it, please cancel your ticket or contact the organizer so those on a waitlist can have the opportunity to attend. Thank you!

Location:
Mayor's Garden, West 56th Street and Reed Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.
Or use: 7225 W 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254

The Marion County SWCD Demonstration Garden is located within the larger community Mayor’s Garden at West 56th and Reed Road, Indianapolis (map). It consists of 15 vegetable production beds, a native planting, and a compost area. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a separate group tour of the demonstration garden, please contact the SWCD. Walk south along Eagle Creek Trail on the Reed Road side (west) of the gardens to arrive at the SWCD garden (3 plots with signs, halfway down)

Be Prepared:
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for the farm tour. This is a working garden. Expect uneven terrain, tall vegetation, and interaction with local flora and fauna. A portable restroom will be available on-site.

For more events, resources, or to join our mailing list:
marionswcd.org/events/
marionswcd.org/soilhealth/
marionswcd.org/connect/
This work is supported through the Marion County SWCD, USDA-NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, North Central SARE, and Clean Water Indiana. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number 2024-38640-42989 through the North Central Region SARE program under project number ENC24-233. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.