New Master Gardener Class Begins January 2008 If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and you have an interest in sharing your knowledge with others, Purdue University Extension-Hendricks County has the ideal program for you. Beginning January 8, 2008, a Purdue Master Gardener program training series will be offered for residents of Hendricks County. The Purdue Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program that provides a learning framework for participants to increase their knowledge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects. In turn, participants volunteer, representing Purdue University. As volunteers, participants grow by sharing knowledge while providing leadership and service in educational gardening activities within their communities. Training will be held on 13 Tuesdays (Jan.8, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8, 22 and May 27) from 6-9 pm in the Conference Center at the Hendricks Co. Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St. Danville. Participants will be exposed to a wide range of subjects including soil and plant science, diagnosis of plant problems, pesticide safety, and culture of vegetable, flower, landscape, and fruit plants. Materials and expenses for the series of classes cost $110.00 per participant. This expense fee covers such items as reference notebooks, mailings, and name badges. These materials all become part of the Master Gardener's personal collection. While the class will be encouraged to create new educational outreach programs, there are already plenty of opportunities for which volunteers are needed. Some of these projects include staffing information booths at gardening events, teaching public education classes, speaking to local clubs and organizations, and hands-on demonstration gardens. If you'd like
an application to join our league of volunteers or have questions about the program,
contact Janet Cunningham at the Hendricks County Extension
Office, P O Box 7, Danville, IN 46122,
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