It is that time of year again when the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteers offer the Master Gardener Helpline. Have a home gardening question? The Master Gardeners are here to help with research based information to solve your gardening issue. Questions can be submitted to the Master Gardener Helpline at go.illinois.edu/MGHelpline or a message can be left at the University of Illinois Extension at (815) 858-2273.

Each year the Master Gardeners field a variety of questions from across the region. These calls are logged in order to identify trends in disease issues or pest populations. Master Gardeners answer homeowner’s questions regarding trees, shrubs, perennials, insects, lawns and more, answering the questions with research-based information from the University of Illinois. 

To reach the Master Gardener Helpline fill out the form at go.illinois.edu/MGHelpline or leave us a message at (815) 858-2273. Be sure to visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw to see the multitude of on-line resources that are available for the home gardener, including upcoming webinars on garden topics, fact pages on garden related topics, recorded webinars and more.