Here’s an overview of Master Gardener training:

·     All Master Gardeners must take and pass the fifteen-week Purdue Master Gardener (MG) certification class. In Vanderburgh County, the County Horticultural Educator Larry Caplan teaches the classes. Choose from weekday morning or evening sessions.

·    You’ll be in class about 3 hours each week. Tuition is modest and includes the cost of the course materials. Note: Course materials are available on disc for the vision impaired.

·     Persons who pass the class are Master Gardener Interns, who will become full-fledged Master Gardeners upon completion of volunteer requirements over the course of the next year.

·    Master Gardeners and interns must also pay yearly dues.

·    SWIMGA members must also complete a set number of volunteer and education hours to continue to be eligible for membership.

Download an application Here.