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, 2,383 volunteers have given 118,161 hours, valued at $3,668,889.42
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 2,383 volunteers. 118,161 hours.
- 2025: 2,805 volunteers. 174,003 hours.
- 2024: 2,809 volunteers. 176,362 hours.
- 2023: 2,757 volunteers. 172,531 hours.
- 2022: 2,794 volunteers. 162,749 hours.
- 2021: 2,735 volunteers. 140,847 hours.
- 2020: 2,641 volunteers. 102,617 hours.
- 2019: 2,879 volunteers. 178,388 hours.
- 2018: 2,925 volunteers. 181,969 hours.
- 2017: 2,842 volunteers. 179,917 hours.
- 2016: 622 volunteers. 11,488 hours.
Purdue Master Gardener volunteers are Helping Others Grow!