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, 2,299 volunteers have given 102,463 hours, valued at $3,181,486.09
Previous Years Contributions:
- 2026: 2,299 volunteers. 102,463 hours.
- 2025: 2,796 volunteers. 173,566 hours.
- 2024: 2,808 volunteers. 176,300 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: 2,878 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!