Master Gardener Training
We're excited to announce another Extension Master Gardener training happening Spring 2025! This will be a virtual and in-person training in collaboration with LaGrange, Noble, and Whitley counties, with sessions led by multiple experts and professionals. The training covers various horticultural topics including ornamental plants, growing fruits and vegetables, soil health, invasive species, plant pests, and much more. The program aims to train volunteers to spread horticultural knowledge throughout the community. Upon completing the course, there will be a written exam to become a master gardener intern. Interns can then volunteer in the community to become master gardeners.
The cost is $185.00, which covers the entire class and a printed manual.
Virtual classes will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (unless noted below) on the following dates:
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January 28 |
Test Connect Session, optional |
6:30 - 7:30 pm (ET) |
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February 4 |
Virtual Orientation |
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February 11 |
Virtual Plant Science |
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February 18 |
Virtual Soils and Plant Nutrition |
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February 25 |
Virtual Invasive Species |
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March 4 |
Virtual Plant Disease Diagnosis |
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March 11 |
Virtual Weed ID and Control |
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March 18 |
Virtual Animal Pests |
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March 25 |
Virtual Insect ID and Control |
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April 1 |
Virtual Pesticide Safety and Alternatives |
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April 8 |
Virtual Herbaceous Ornamentals |
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April 15 |
Virtual Woody Ornamentals |
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April 22 |
Virtual Fruit Gardening |
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April 29 |
Virtual Lawn Care |
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May 6 |
Virtual Vegetable Gardening |
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Post-Meeting (TBD) |
In-person classes will be held Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8-30 pm (unless noted below) on the following dates:
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February 10 |
ALL - Local Orientation - Virtual |
6:30 - 7:30 pm (ET), Virtual Session |
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February 24 |
Noble County Public Library - Albion |
813 E Main St, Albion, IN 46701-1340 | |
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March 17 |
Chain O'Lakes State Park |
2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701 | |
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March 31 |
Maple Wood Nature Center |
4550 E 100 S, LaGrange, IN 46761 | |
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April 14 |
TBD |
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April 28 |
Orchard Hill Farms |
11061 E 415 N, Kendallville, IN 46755 | |
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May 12 |
Allen County Display Gardens (includes test prep) |
4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 |
To participate in the training, you must first complete the attached application below and turn it in at the Allen County Extension Office during business hours from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Applications for the Basic Training are due by January 13, 2025. When you turn in an application we will verify your photo ID and then send you the link to register and pay for the course.
The first 30 people to register and pay for the course will secure spots in the training.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action university. If you require special accommodations to attend this training, have any dietary restrictions, or have any questions about this course, please contact Cora Hill at hill272@purdue.edu or by phone at (260) 481-6435.