Junior Master Gardener Program

We can bring the Junior Master Gardener Program to your local school or youth organization. This inspiring international program focuses on horticulture, the environment, leadership and life skills. It is geared to grades 3 to 5 and its ready-to-use lessons meet Indiana state curriculum standards. The program can be used through the school year, or can be presented in flexible, stand-alone lessons to meet your classroom or group’s needs.

Some of the PCMGA members who have taught the Junior Master Gardener program are Marilyn Dyson, Carolyn Dye, Linda Mapes, Laura Tucker, Mary Alice Dolhover, Vince Fischer, Charlotte Friedlund, Kathy VanArsdel, Sue Carter, Sue Spelde and Annette Young.

PCMGA members have conducted the Junior Master Gardener program at the following schools, day cares and youth organizations:

Many leaders of the Junior Master Gardener program have relied on other PCMGA members to assist them in the classrooms. Assistants will read books, chop vegetables and fruit, aid in crafts, help with games, demonstrations and snacks. Some of the members who have been assistants are Judy Engle, Cathy Gingerich, Cheri Miller, and Joan Chirby. Ken Tucker has been active working behind the scenes tilling soil, spreading compost, and building flower presses, rain gauge stands, and wooden pot makers.