Illinois Extension has a vast collection of resources addressing horticultural interests. We recognize that home and commercial horticulturalists each have unique needs, so we've cultivated a set of resources designed to address their top concerns. Check them out below.

Master Gardener Help Desk

We're still here to help you grow! Our Master Gardener Help Desk email accounts are open. Please send a detailed message with your question, and a volunteer will get back to you. Please see the tips below to guide your submission. We look forward to helping you!

• DuPage County (M/W/F): uiemg-dupage@illinois.edu
• Kane County: uiemg-kane@illinois.edu
• Kendall County: uiemg-kendall@illinois.edu

General Help Desk Submission Tips:

• In addition to your question, please include as much additional information as possible:
  • This could include planting date, age of plant, chemicals used, number of plants affected, where found, patterns, when symptoms were first noticed, etc.
• Please check your photos before submitting them. Are they clear and in-focus?
• When possible, please include a size reference in your photos (such as a pen, ruler, or a coin).
• For plant identifications, please include photos of the whole plant AND close-ups of plant parts.
  • Parts may include leaves, flowers, roots, fruit, seeds, etc.
• Send a maximum of 10 images per sample/question.

Learn More about Master Programs

• DuPage County Master Gardeners
• Kane County Master Gardeners
• Kendall County Master Gardeners
• Master Naturalists of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties

Additional helpful tools:

• Jumping Worm Information: 2019 map   2017 fact sheet
• Microgreens Tip Sheet