Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program

Congratulations and thanks for all you do!

🌱 Seats are still available—apply by Friday!

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Intern Basic Training course begins August 6. This 16-week, in-person course is designed for gardening enthusiasts interested in expanding their knowledge and volunteering to support home horticulture education in Indiana communities.

📅 August 6–November 19
🕕 Thursdays from 6–9 p.m.
📍 Tippecanoe County Extension Office
1950 S. 18th Street, Lafayette

Topics include soils and plant nutrition, fruit and vegetable gardening, ornamental plants, w**d and insect control, plant disease diagnosis, invasive species, lawn care, pesticide safety and more.

To apply, complete the EMG-1 volunteer application and email it to Jon Charlesworth at [email protected] by Friday, July 31.https://extension.purdue.edu/county/tippecanoe/_docs/master_gardeners/emg-1-volunteer-application-and-agreement.pdf

Questions? Contact Jon at 765-761-8488 or [email protected].
Don’t wait. Classes begin next week!

Now accepting applications! Do you love gardening and want to give back to the community? Become a Purdue Extension Master Gardener and turn your passion into a purpose!
Classes start Thursday, August 6 and continue every Thursday from 6-9 PM through November 19.
Call the Tippecanoe County Extension at 765-474-0793 or 765-761-8488.

New to the garden game or experienced and looking for more information? Become an Extension Master Gardener!
Click the link to learn more about the class and recieve an application! https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVmIktIUbID5BtQ

Discounted price of $285 for two individuals in same household sharing resources and $40 Scholarships available. Contact our office to learn more!

The Tomato Festival is just 5 weeks away, Sunday, August 16th! Come taste a variety of tomatoes with Sally, our Sunnyside Master Gardener! So many varieties with so many flavors! Find out what is your next tomato plant to find its way into your garden.

Pollinators are a cornerstone of our nation’s food supply and Master Gardener volunteers play a significant role in their preservation and health. Our collective work supported over 600 community and public pollinator gardens. These projects create critical pollinator habitat across the country and demonstrate practices the public can easily replicate at home. We take these efforts one step further by equipping leaders and community projects for documenting pollinator health.

Learn more and see our state’s data at https://mastergardener.extension.org/impacts/

Garden Walk 2026 is NEXT SATURDAY, June 27!
Weather looks good, you don't want to miss it!! Click the e-newsletter link for all the details on getting tickets.
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