Master Gardener Information

The Master Gardener Program, an integral part of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service,

provides a learning framework for participants to increase their knowledge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects.

The purpose of the program is to teach people more about growing plants and to more effectively extend information related to plants.

For more information about Master Gardeners, contact Gina Anderson at

gmanders@purdue.edu or (812)-948-5470.

Contact Gina Anderson at gmanders@purdue.edu or by calling (812)-948-5470 for information on Master Gardener training.

Sunnyside Master Gardener Association is dedicated to serving southern Indiana counties by providing volunteer service for community beautification, education in good gardening practices, and by sharing their common interest and love of gardening.

For more information about Sunnyside Master Gardeners, visit their website!

Click here to log your volunteer hours!

In 2022, Floyd County had 152 active volunteers. They logged 8,391 volunteer hours that is valued at $251,310! They have also earned 2,639 education hours and reached 9,948 educational contacts. We appreciate all of their time and dedication to help beautify and educate Floyd County!

Check out this snapshot of the impact the Purdue Extension Master Gardener program had in the entire state of Indiana during 2022!

2022 Master Gardener Impact