Purdue Extension Master Gardeners share home horticulture knowledge. Opinions expressed on this site may not represent the official views of Purdue University.
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Volunteering isn't just great for your community, it's good for you! Research shows that volunteering offers physical and mental health benefits including increased feelings of belonging & purpose, reduced stress, & increased connectedness & learning. col.st/L9nSj
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Did you know that Extension Master Gardener is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the country? There are more than 86,076 volunteers in all 50 states DC!
Learn how to get involved here: mastergardener.extension.org #NationalGardenMonth #NationalVolunteerMonth
ALT two seniors smiling holding baskets with harvested vegetables
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15 Apr 2024
Do you have a plant or pest problem in the garden or landscape? Do you need a garden plant or weed identified? Do you have a question on gardening? Contact the Purdue Extension Master Gardener AnswerLine in Marion County for answers to lawn & garden questions in central Indiana.
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3 Apr 2024
The #PurdueExtension Education Store has over 2,000 resource materials available for purchase and for free! With resources like food preservation, gardening guides, Extension clothing and more, the Education Store has it all! Explore today: mdc.itap.purdue.edu/
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4 Apr 2024
Live in Lafayette/Indy area & want to combine gardening & science? Join our #PurdueExtension experiment testing home grower experiences with strawberries & marigolds! Open to all levels. Project runs May-Sept, materials provided free. Sign up by April 26: puext.in/3PMD2w4
ALT Citizen Science Gardening for Science Program. Purdue University, the University of Tennessee, Iowa State University, and North Carolina State University are joining forces to provide you with the opportunity to become a scientist and learn about gardening, healthy eating habits, and strategies to maintain good mental health. You, as a scientist, will grow strawberry and marigold plants and complete surveys to tell us about your experiences and growing success. All materials will be provided to you for free. Register before April 26.
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The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is starting to wake up from its winter slumber.
* Virginia Blue Bells
* Summer Snowflake
* Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth
* Lady Jane Tulips
#JJHGTuesday #PurdueHortLA #PurdueAg
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Come visit our Tippecanoe EMG Volunteers at Purdue's Spring Fest and take the Plant Problem Challenge, learn about Container Gardening (at 11am & 2pm) and have your gardening questions answered!
Spring Fest is just around the corner. Visit our tent on April 13 for plant necklaces, a fun kids’ activity with PASLA, Q&A and container garden demonstration from @PurdueMG volunteers, & of course, the Purdue Hort Society/Purdue Student Farm’s plant sale in the HORT Greenhouse!
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15 Mar 2024
Jacobo Mora, once incarcerated, found solace at the @IndianaDOC's Chain O’ Lakes Community Re-Entry Center. With the help of Purdue Extension Noble County’s Master Gardener Program (@PurdueMG), he and others are cultivating new skills and giving back. puext.in/43havEj
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This week in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden: Jetfire Minature Daffodils blowing in the breeze! #JJHGTuesday #PurdueHortLA #PurdueAg
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What a wonderful story about our new #PurdueEMG volunteers in Noble County!
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The Purdue Rainscaping Education Program provides training & resources on rainscaping practices that can be installed in residential settings or small-scale public spaces projects. April 19th & 20th, 9AM to 5PM, at the Noble County Public Library. purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-…
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The 2024 Allen County Garden Symposium is coming soon. Information: purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-…. Register: bit.ly/3I3XF2y.
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10 Jan 2024
There's still time to register for the Virtual Master Gardener Virtual Basic Training, take advantage of this opportunity, and learn about gardening from your own home.
Learn more and register: extension.purdue.edu/events/…
@HCMGA @PurdueHortExt @PurdueExtension
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Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist Karen Mitchell discusses the upcoming cold snap's effect on your garden.
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Deadline to apply for the 2024 Purdue Extension Master Gardener Statewide Virtual Basic Training is quickly approaching. Contact the nearest participating coordinator for more information and application before January 15. bit.ly/2024SpringEMGVirtualB…
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Have you registered for the Spring 2024 EMG Virtual Basic Training yet? Training starts February 6, 2024, but registration deadline is January 15, 2024. For more information and a list of participating counties to contact for registration, please visit bit.ly/2024SpringEMGVirtualB….
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