Master Gardener Program seeking volunteers

If you want to sharpen your gardening skills and you have an interest in sharing your knowledge with others, Purdue University has the ideal program for you.
Beginning Jan. 27, 2011, a Purdue Master Gardener Program training series will be offered for residents of Blackford County and the surrounding areas.
The 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. As volunteers, participants grow by sharing knowledge while providing leadership and service in educational gardening activities within their communities.
Training will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in Hartford City. Cost is $95 per person. The fee covers reference notebooks, mailings and name badges.
To obtain an application call 765-348-3213, email cluppers@purdue.edu or log onto the website: www.extension.purdue.edu/blackford. Space is limited.