Milan, IL — As the growing season kicks into high gear, University of Illinois Extension is here to support your gardening success. The Horticulture Helpline, staffed by trained Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, is now open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Whether you're wondering about plant diseases, pest control, soil health, or what to plant next, local Master Gardeners are ready to answer your questions. Call the helpline at (309) 756-9978 or visit the Extension office at 321 W 2nd Ave in Milan to speak with a Master Gardener in person.
Can’t make it in during helpline hours? No problem. Submit your questions anytime through our convenient online form at go.illinois.edu/askthemastergardener.
From planting to harvest, we’re here to help your garden thrive!
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.