Have a Gardening Question?

If you've got questions, we've got answers! Here are several ways you can easily access yard and garden information.

West Ottertail Garden Line

218-998-8760
Leave message 24/7. Staff or MG will return call.
Also, Master Gardeners are available in office: Wednesday & Friday mornings year round: 505 South Court St., Suite 3, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Call the Info-U Phone Line: 612-624-2200 -- FREE
Call this number and listen to pre-recorded messages on common yard care and gardening questions, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Info-U also contains messages on food preservation, food nutrition, parenting and family issues, home maintenance, and small acreage agriculture. For a catalog of the 400+ titles, call the Info-U number, 612-624-2200, and enter topic number 100.

You can also get Info-U information at:
www.extension.umn.edu/info-u

Publications on the Internet
Many University of Minnesota Extension publications are available for free on our website at: www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo

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About Master Gardeners in W. Ottertail

Educating people where they live and work about horticulture

Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.

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A place for announcements and materials for Master Gardeners only.

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Become a Master Gardener in W. Ottertail County

Join Us!

A love of gardening, a search for knowledge and a desire to share that knowledge with others is central to why people join the Master Gardener program. They remain Master Gardeners to enjoy the friendship of others who share their interests, to gain and share research-based horticultural knowledge and to give back to the community through their volunteer commitment.

If combining your passion for people and plants sounds appealing, you may be a good Master Gardener candidate. A formal education in horticulture isn’t necessary—we will provide the training and resources to help you teach others. There are five steps to becoming a Master Gardener – each step is described in more detail below.

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