Local residents who would like to learn to be master gardeners can get the training they need.
Beginning Jan. 10, a Purdue Master Gardener Program training series will be offered for residents of Johnson County and surrounding areas. 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.
Training will be Tuesdays at the Johnson County Purdue Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin.
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 $125 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.
Information: 317-736-3724; [email protected].
