Ask An Extension Master Gardener

EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER HELPLINE

The Helpline serves Vermont residents by providing science based information about home horticulture issues.

• 1-800-639-2230 - Toll free number in Vermont only 
• (802) 656-5421 - Local callers (Chittenden County)

Current Hours:

Monday thru Friday, 9-12 - You may also email your garden questions, including clear images to master.gardener@uvm.edu.

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SUBMITTING INSECT AND PLANT SPECIMENS

• To submit insect and/or injured plant materials for diagnosis (pdf) via mail - To lessen the possibility of sample deterioration, mail specimens Monday thru Wednesday.
• You may also drop off your insect and plant specimens @ the helpline office during the hours listed above. For directions to the Spear St. Helpline Volunteer Office, please visit this link.

Email: master.gardener@uvm.edu

You may also email your questions using the above email address. Photos are always helpful in determining a diagnosis. Please add photos as attachments - do not embed them in the message.

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GARDEN RESOURCES

• Growing Tomatoes in Vermont
• Visit UVM Extension Yard and Garden Resources for help with your home yard and garden questions.
• For information on National Extension Master Gardener, vist this website.

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SOIL TESTING INFORMATION

• To obtain information on soil testing or to download a soil kit form, please visit the UVM Agricultural & Environmental Testing Laboratory . View a sample soil test report here.

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PLEASE NOTE (IMPORTANT!) see below.....

• COMMERCIAL GROWERS: Please visit the UVM Plant Diagnostic Clinic. We're sorry, but we are only trained to work with home horticulture issues.

 

                                                                                                                  

Last modified May 01 2013 09:41 AM