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In Crown Point, learn the basics of gardening by taking the Master Gardener Basic Training Course offered to residents of Lake County, Indiana, and surrounding areas by experts. The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training Course 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. The training will be held on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time August 15 to December 5, 2025 at the Purdue Extension-Lake County Office on North Main Street in Crown Point. Interested garden enthusiasts can call (219) 755-3240 to learn more about the course and to apply. The application deadline is July 21, 2025.
Materials and expenses for the series of classes cost $190.00 per participant including a spiral-bound manual. And $215.00 for a spiral bound and digital manual. The fee will not be collected until after the application is accepted.
Some example volunteer projects include staffing information booths at gardening events, teaching public education classes, speaking to local clubs and organizations, mentoring other gardeners, teaching youth, and maintaining demonstration gardens. For questions about the Purdue Extension Master Gardener program, call (219) 755-3240.
