The Urban Ag Growers and the City of Monticello Parks Department announce Family Community Garden classes.  This is a full season of guided lessons with zero commitment and free of charge.  These workshops are designed for all ages to expand grower skills and abilities.  If you are interested in learning how to garden, contact our team at 574-583-7622 (Ext. 3) or eMail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  Download the Flyer and review the information below.  Click links for definition, registration, and class location map.  Please note:  Registration is recommended, but optional.  Simply attend and enjoy!

Family Gardening Classes

• Tu Jan 11:   7-8pm  Introduction Meeting
  • Anheier Building at the Monticello City Park   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Feb 8:  6-7pm  Hydroponic (Water) Gardening (Cindy Isom, Instructor)
  • Boys & Girls Club, 402 Tioga Road   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Mar 8:  7-8pm  Establishing Indoor Starts (Marianne Novak, Instructor)
  • Norway Gardens, 308 W. Walleston Ave.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Apr 12:  7-8pm  Cole Crops (Tracy Musall, Instructor)
  • Musall's Lawn & Garden, 408 S. Beach Dr.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu May 10:  7-8pm  Plant (Diseases) Pathology (Andrew Westfall, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu June 14:  7-8pm Weeding (Andrew Westfall, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu July 12:  7-8pm - Raised Bed Gardening
  • Monticello Public Library - 321 W. Broadway St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Aug 9:  7-8pm - Food Handling & Safety (Sara Kramer, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Sep 13:  7-8pm - Cucerbits (Betsy Dill, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden, West Hanawalt St.   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Oct 11:  7-8pm - Putting Beds to Rest (Jessica Wiles from Back2Earth, Instructor)
  • Jordan Community Garden   REGISTRATION   MAP
• Tu Nov 8:  7-8pm - Gardening Wrap-Up
  • Monticello Altherr Nature Center   REGISTRATION   MAP

Join us!  Let's help everyone grow a healthy garden this summer and spend more time outdoors.

Members of the Vengeance Motorcycle Club, Mayor Cathy Gross, Tammy Vogel and members of the Monticello Fire Department posing with a check for $1221.02. Members of the Vengeance MC held a bucket shake on Saturday November 13th to raise funds for the Safe Haven Baby Box which is located in the Monticello Fire Department.

At the January 5, 2021 Council Meeting, Mayor Cathy Gross welcomes new Ward 4 Councilperson, Dan Oldenkamp. Mr. Oldenkamp replaces Ralph Widmer who retired effective December 31, 2021.