2017 MASTER GARDENER TRAINING CLASS

Presented by Purdue Extension-Hendricks County

Classes will be held on:
August 23— December 6, 2017
Each Wednesday from 6:00 — 9:00 p.m.
At the Hendricks County Fairgrounds Conference Complex, Danville

Classroom Topics Include (but not limited to):

  • Plant Science
  • Pesticide Safety/Weed ID & Control
  • Plant Disease Diagnosis & Control
  • Insect ID & Control
  • Herbaceous Ornamentals
  • Animal Pests
  • Herbs
  • Soil Science
  • Woody Ornamentals
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Fruit Production
  • Home Lawn Care
  • And More!
  • Landscape Design

 
Class Fee: $140 per person. Additional Family members can share the same materials and register for $65. Full class fee includes all class-related handouts and materials including the newly released 500+ page Master Gardener manual. Class size is limited and registration is required to reserve a place in the class.

Requirements: Attendance at weekly training sessions is necessary for success in the course. In November you will take an exam over the materials. A score of 70% or better is required to become a Purdue Master Gardener Intern. After logging 35 volunteer hours within two years, you will be certified as Purdue Master Gardener. Certification is renewed annually with 12 volunteer hours and 6 education hours.

Information and application available at:
The Hendricks Co Extension Office website: www.extension.purdue.edu/hendricks