The purpose of the Marion County Master Gardener Association, a nonprofit organization, shall be to promote good gardening practices in cooperation with Purdue Extension-Marion County. SECTION I - Increase members' knowledge of sound gardening practices. SECTION II - Provide information to the community on current and timely gardening methods. SECTION III - Assist Marion County Master Gardeners in fulfilling their volunteer commitments. SECTION I - To be a Marion County Master Gardener Association member a person must have completed the Master Gardener training and initial certification as a Master Gardener, OR be a Master Gardener Intern working to complete their initial Master Gardener certification according to Purdue's current standards.
The Purdue Master Gardener Program is "Helping Others Grow." The program provides gardeners with intensive education in horticultural principles. The instruction is provided without charge, however, there is a fee for supplies which become your personal reference collection. Participants who successfully complete the program and, thereafter, donate an equal number of volunteer hours in community gardening services are certified as Master Gardeners. Yearly donation of time is expected to maintain certification.
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