Purdue Extension Porter County Master Gardener Program

Are you interested in assisting Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in your local community? Become a Purdue Extension Master Gardener and receive training in horticulture to equip you to fulfill this educational role through volunteering in a variety of projects!
Class Schedule*
Thursdays, February 13 - May 15, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Pinney Purdue Ag Center 11402 S County Line Rd, Wanatah, IN 46390

February 13 - Purdue EMG Orientation & Animal Damage
February 20 - Plant Science
February 27- Soils & Plant Nutrition
March 6 - Insects Identification & Control
March 13 - Plant Disease Diagnosis
March 20 - Herbaceous Ornamentals
March 27 - Lawn Care
April 3 - Vegetable Gardening
April 10 - Woody Ornamentals
April 17 - Weeds & Invasive Pests
April 24 - Pesticide Safety & Alternatives
May 1 - Fruit Gardening
May 8 - Final Exam
May 15 What's Next & Meet Other EMG's
*Schedule subject to change

Step 1: Application (Due January 31st) Reach out to Porter County Extension Office to get an application.     Stop by at: 155 Indiana Ave, Suite 301, Valparaiso, IN 46383                                                                                       Call for application to be sent: 219-465-3555
Step 2: Registration and Fees                                                                                                                                                     $200 per person
              Application and payment accepted starting: December 4, 2024

Contact: Nikky Witkowski: 219-465-3555, nikky@purdue.edu 

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