Purdue Extension Get Growing Program – Lake County

Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/10/2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Categories

• Lake County

Introduction to Home Horticulture

Join Purdue Extension Educators for a seven-week basic horticulture course.

This program is perfect for anyone curious about:

• How plants grow
• Troubleshooting garden pests & problems
• Growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers
• Maintaining trees, shrubs, and lawns.

All you need is a strong desire to learn!

Live Virtual Format: Best with high-speed internet
Cost: $40 (payable online)
Registration OPEN NOW
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026
Questions? Contact: Dolly Foster, Purdue Extension–Lake County, 219-755-3240

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 – 8:00 PM CST
Feb. 10: How Plants Grow: Basic Botany
Feb. 17: What’s Pestering Your Garden
Feb. 24: Woody Landscape Plants
Mar. 3: Vegetable Gardening
Mar. 10: Fantastic Flower Gardening
Mar. 17: Lawn Care
Mar. 24: Native Plants 101