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, 1,551 volunteers have given 20,960 hours, valued at $650,812.35
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 1,551 volunteers. 20,960 hours.
- 2025: 2,770 volunteers. 170,977 hours.
- 2024: 2,806 volunteers. 176,012 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!