Indoor Gardening Classes
Steve Koontz, Indoor Gardening Specialist, teaches in-person, indoor gardening classes through Purdue Ft. Wayne. These classes include Indoor Gardening 101, Free Plants Through Propagation, Growing Edibles Indoors, Starting Plants from Seed, and more.
“I really enjoyed the Indoor Gardening 101 class at Purdue! I learned several new things and even got to pot a plant to take home. The class was fun, informative, and hands-on. I’ve already signed up for another upcoming class and am really looking forward to it!” – Google review from a 2025 class attendee
“I enjoyed Steve’s easy going nature and his teaching felt like a conversation by how he engaged the class.” – 2026 class participant
If you’d like Steve to speak at your event, teach an indoor gardening class, or a series of classes, contact him at steve@keepitwatered.com or 574-366-093.
Purdue Fort Wayne Indoor Gardening Classes
Free Houseplants through Propagation
Tuesday, February 9, 2027, from 6:30-8:30pm
Grow new plants from your existing ones using techniques like cutting, division, and offsets. Witness live demonstrations of propagation methods, receive tips for identifying which plants can be propagated, and learn how supplemental lighting can keep plants thriving. You will work in a group to divide a plant, re-pot the division, and be able to take a plant home.
Purdue Ft. Wayne registration coming soon!
Growing Plants from Seed
Tuesday, March 16, 2027, from 6:00-8:00pm
Get a head start on your spring garden!
March is the perfect time to get a head start on your spring garden by starting plants from seed. In this hands-on class, students will learn how to plant a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to grow healthy seedlings ready for spring planting. From selecting the right seeds to nurturing them as they sprout, this class will guide you through the entire seed-starting process.
Steve will also share tips for choosing the best supplemental lighting to encourage strong, vibrant growth in your seedlings. You’ll discover how to create the ideal conditions for young plants indoors and learn the steps to successfully transition them to outdoor growing when the time is right.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class will help you kick off your gardening season with confidence and enthusiasm.
Purdue Ft. Wayne registration coming soon!
Growing Houseplants 101
“Friendly instructor who created a comfortable/open atmosphere. Nice to go home with a freshly re-potted plant.”
2025 Indoor Gardening 101 Attendee
Tuesday October 20, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Tuesday, February 9, 2027, from 3:00-5:00 pm
This one-session course introduces the fundamentals of successful houseplant care, including choosing plants that fit your lifestyle, proper watering, supplemental lighting, and the impact of temperature and humidity. You’ll also learn about soil selection, fertilization, pest prevention, and how to revive struggling plants. During this hands-on class, you’ll pot a plant to take home while learning proper techniques. Ideal for beginners, this course provides a strong foundation for healthy indoor gardening.
Purdue Ft. Wayne registration coming soon!
Grow Lettuce in Your Living Room!
“Steve was a knowledgeable engaging instructor. He did a great job of asking questions and making sure we caught the important points. Learning about the impact of warm and cold light on plants at the various stages of their lifecycle was the most interesting to me.”
2025 – Grow Lettuce in Your Living Room attendee
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:30-8:30pm
Grow Lettuce in Your Living Room!
Don’t let winter stop your green thumb! Learn how to grow fresh veggies, herbs, and microgreens indoors—even when it’s snowing outside. This class covers easy-to-grow indoor plants, affordable grow lights, and how to care for grocery store herbs. Discover light needs, pollination techniques for fruiting plants, and indoor hydroponic gardening systems, including DIY and store-bought hydroponics. You’ll also plant a microgreen kit to take home and grow your own fresh greens year-round.
Purdue Ft. Wayne registration coming soon!
Succulents Made Simple!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:30-8:00pm
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027, from 3:00-4:30 pm
Despite the popular belief that “you can’t kill a cactus,” many plant owners have learned otherwise – including your instructor, Steve. This course covers the essentials of succulent care, including lighting, watering, soil composition, container selection, propagation, and pest management. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your knowledge, you’ll gain practical tips to help your succulents not just survive but thrive. As a bonus, you’ll pot up a succulent to take home.
If you’d like Steve to speak at your event, teach an indoor gardening class, or a series of classes, contact him at steve@keepitwatered.com or 574-366-093.