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City Gardener Program - Marion County

 

Purdue Extension-Marion County City Gardener Program

The City Gardener Program was developed in 2002 for new or inexperienced gardeners. It covers a variety of gardening topics and has a focus on gardening in urban areas. The program consists of about 12 hours of lectures and "hands on" learning at the White River Gardens.

Topics included in the program are:

  • How a Plant Grows
  • Soil & Fertilizers
  • Pests & Pest Management
  • Tree & Shrub Selection & Care
  • Weed Identification & Control
  • Lawn Care
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Animal Damage Management
  • Annual & Perennial Flowers

    Each participant receives a reference notebook containing outlines of each presentation and supporting publications.

    What are people saying about the City Gardener Program? "As a novice gardener and a new homeowner, I virtually knew nothing about gardening before this class - this class has given me a great foundation," "in every section I learned something new," "I am very glad I took the class and will recommend to my friends," "I thought this was an excellent program, just what I've needed for a long time," "I thoroughly enjoyed the class," "a wonderful learning experience," and "I think this will be of great help to me long into the future." City Gardener Program

    For more information on the results of the City Gardener Program, click on the links below:

  • 2004 City Gardener Program
  • 2005 City Gardener Program
  • 2006 City Gardener Program

    NEXT CLASS

    The latest scheduled class is: Saturday, May 31 and June 7, 2008.

    REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR MAY/JUNE 2008 CITY GARDENER CLASS

    2008 City Gardener Program Schedule and Registration Form

    City Gardener Class Resources

    If you wish to be placed on a list to receive future class registration information via e-mail when it becomes available, please contact Debbie Schelske and ask to be placed on the City Gardener Program e-mail list.

    If you would like to participate in the City Gardener program and have special needs, please contact Steve Mayer at least one week prior to the first session (317-275-9305).

    It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.

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