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, 2,186 volunteers have given 79,363 hours, valued at $2,464,227.67
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 2,186 volunteers. 79,363 hours.
- 2025: 2,791 volunteers. 173,063 hours.
- 2024: 2,806 volunteers. 176,143 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!