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, 1,743 volunteers have given 34,684 hours, valued at $1,076,951.86
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 1,743 volunteers. 34,684 hours.
- 2025: 2,776 volunteers. 171,343 hours.
- 2024: 2,807 volunteers. 176,050 hours.
- 2023: 2,758 volunteers. 172,510 hours.
- 2022: 2,796 volunteers. 162,756 hours.
- 2021: 2,734 volunteers. 140,780 hours.
- 2020: 2,639 volunteers. 102,600 hours.
- 2019: 2,881 volunteers. 178,413 hours.
- 2018: 2,932 volunteers. 181,699 hours.
- 2017: 2,847 volunteers. 179,631 hours.
- 2016: 623 volunteers. 11,491 hours.
Purdue Master Gardener volunteers are Helping Others Grow!