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If you've got questions, we've got answers! Here are several ways you can easily access yard and garden information.
Websites
Many University of Minnesota Extension publications are available on the website at www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo.
The Master Gardener Program in Washington County has a website at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/washington.
You can Ask a Master Gardener at www.extension.org/horticulture.
At the Plant Sale
Each spring the Master Gardeners in Washington County have a plant sale and diagnostic clinic. Come view educational displays, bring in plant and insect samples for diagnosis, and purchase plants. This is the major fundraising event for our Master Gardener Program. Master Gardeners are not funded by Washington County.
Garden Centers
Master Gardeners answer questions at various garden centers (and often many community events) during the growing season. We will answer your yard and garden questions and can also direct you to other garden-related information sources. If you are interested in using this service, please call your local garden center to inquire if there is a scheduled date and time for the Master Gardeners to be present. Or, after mid-April, see our dates and locations for Ask a Master Gardener sessions on the Events Page of this site.
Demonstration Gardens
Master Gardeners in Washington County maintain several demonstration gardens. You can find the work of Master Gardeners (and often find Master Gardeners on site to answer questions!) at the Washington County Fairgrounds and Carpenter Nature Center.
Community Education
Master Gardeners use University of Minnesota research to teach Community Education classes in South Washington County, Stillwater and Forest Lake. For more information, look for your local school district’s community education class list.
Tuesdays in the Garden
On certain Tuesday evenings in the summer Master Gardeners teach informal hands-on classes in the garden at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The schedule is posted in the Events section of this website.
Washington County Fair
Master Gardeners can be found in the garden and at the nearby tent to answer questions and share information during the Washington County Fair. Check the schedule for timing of special demonstrations.
At Local Events
Master Gardeners can also be found answering questions at many community events such as plant sales, garden tours, tree distributions, buckthorn removal, etc.
Speakers Bureau
If your organization would like a Master Gardener to come speak to your group call Betsy at 651-738-0118 to make arrangements.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Yard & Garden desk
Call 952-443-1426 to discuss routine yard care and garden questions with a Master Gardener volunteer. Call anytime and if a Master Gardener is not available just leave a detailed message explaining the problem or question. A Master Gardener will research the answer and call back with a response.
Call the Ask a Master Gardener Line and leave your question in our Master Gardener voice mail box. A Master Gardener will call you back within 24 hours with information. How simple is that? This free resource serves residents of Ramsey and Washington counties Monday through Friday.
*In order to protect the privacy of the Master Gardener volunteers, their phone number is blocked when they return your call. If your phone does not accept blocked calls, your call cannot be returned.
Visit the Master Gardener Diagnostic Clinic
Bring your plant or insect sample to the Diagnostic Clinic at the Ramsey County Extension office where U of M Extension Master Gardeners will diagnose your sample’s disease, insect, and plant disorders. The clinic is typically staffed from mid-April through mid-October. Click here for current hours.
Diagnostic Clinic Location: [map]
University of Minnesota Extension Ramsey County Office
2020 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
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