Summary - Grass to Garden

Every garden project is unique, and Grass to Garden will help you learn more than just how to grow plants-helping your program thrive by:

Strengthening agricultural and community development effort
Improving access to local, nutritious foods
Creating healthier communities, and more!

The Grass to Garden Virtual Course is designed for nonprofit staff, community volunteers, local officials, and garden enthusiasts who want practical tools to build successful, sustainable, community-driven gardens. Each of the four sessions will cover important topics and steps for establishing a community-based garden from the ground up.

See the FEES page for pricing and payment information.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 12% registration fee + $5 processing fee. Manuals are non-refundable. Refund must be requested at least 5 business days prior to the event. NO REFUNDS will be processed after September 30, 2026.

If a participant of a virtual event experiences technical difficulties that prevent participation (other than event-wide difficulties), NO REFUNDS will be issued after the link to join that event has been provided.

For virtual events, the link to join will not be provided until payment is received. Manuals will NOT be shipped until payment is received.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Karen Mitchell prior to the meeting at 765-494-1311 and mitcheka@purdue.edu by September 28, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Karen Mitchell prior to the meeting at 765-494-1311 and mitcheka@purdue.edu by September 28, 2026.

For registration questions or assistance, contact The Education Store at 765-494-6794 or edustore@purdue.edu.

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