STATEWIDE VIRTUAL BASIC TRAINING

Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program

Live Webinars

Tuesdays, February 3– May 5, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 – 7:30 PM CT via Webex

January 27 Test Connect Session (optional) - test your connection

February 3 Purdue EMG Orientation

February 10 Plant Science

February 17 Soils and Plant Nutrition

February 24 Invasive Species

March 3 Plant Disease Diagnosis

March 10 Weed ID and Control

March 17 Animal Pests

March 24 Pesticide Safety and Alternatives

March 31 Fruit Gardening

April 7 Herbaceous Ornamentals

April 14 Woody Ornamentals

April 21 Insect ID and Control

April 28 Lawn Care

May 5 Vegetable Gardening

After May 5 Final Exam & post-program survey

County Connections- Weekly local connection hour with your county’s Extension Master Gardener Coordinator. The day, time, and location for the local connection hour will be determined by your EMG County Coordinator and may be in person, a virtual meeting, or a combination of both.

Step 1: Application (Deadline January 14, 2026) Apply for the training through a Purdue Extension

host county. Visit https://purdue.ag/2026MGVirtual (opens in new window) to connect with a host county near you.

Step 2: Registration and Fees (Once the local EMG Coordinator approves your application, you will register and pay for the program. Online registration will open in December 2025.)

• $185.00 for an individual registration with a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual 

• $290.00 for two people sharing a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual; both will need application

approval prior to registering and paying.

• Participants will be able to purchase a digital version of the manual for an additional $25.00.

To learn more about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program, visit: www.hort.purdue.edu/mg.(opens in new window)