Get Growing
Live Virtual Sessions delivered on ZOOM
Join Purdue Extension Educators for a seven-week basic horticulture course.
A basic horticulture class for homeowners and people curious about:
- How plants grow
- Troubleshooting garden pests and problems
- Gowning vegetables, fruits, and flowers
- Maintaining trees, shrubs, and lawns
Unlike the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program training, this program does not require a volunteer commitment. It's a great option for people who are still working, want to continue learning, or are not yet ready to make the commitment to the Purdue EMG Program.
All you need is a strong desire to learn!
Program Schedule:
February 10: How Plants Grow: Basic Botany
February 17: What’s Pestering Your Garden
February 24: Woody Landscape Plants
March 3: Vegetable Gardening
March 10: Fantastic Flower Gardening
March 17: Lawn Care
March 24: Native Plants 101
Registration OPEN NOW; deadline February 1, 2026
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Dolly Foster prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or dolly@purdue.edu by January 27, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Dolly Foster prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or dolly@purdue.edu by January 27, 2026.