Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program
The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program trains gardening enthusiasts as volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in Indiana communities. Purdue Extension Master Gardeners are "Helping Others Grow!"
So far in 2026, 2,033 volunteers have given 58,311 hours, valued at $1,810,567.42
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 2,033 volunteers. 58,311 hours.
- 2025: 2,786 volunteers. 171,870 hours.
- 2024: 2,806 volunteers. 176,127 hours.
- 2023: 2,757 volunteers. 172,516 hours.
- 2022: 2,794 volunteers. 162,749 hours.
- 2021: 2,735 volunteers. 140,847 hours.
- 2020: 2,641 volunteers. 102,617 hours.
- 2019: 2,878 volunteers. 178,388 hours.
- 2018: 2,925 volunteers. 181,971 hours.
- 2017: 2,842 volunteers. 179,917 hours.
- 2016: 622 volunteers. 11,488 hours.
Purdue Master Gardener volunteers are Helping Others Grow!