Kane County Master Gardener Help Desk Opens for Spring Season

Photo caption: University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Jennifer Traglia of Batavia (left) and Gail Miller of St. Charles work the Kane CountyMaster Gardener Help Desk in St. Charles.

Spring is right around the corner, which means it is time for the Kane County Master Gardener help desk to open for the 2016 season, according to a news release.

Beginning in March, trained volunteers can field questions on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, vegetables and more.

“Winter storm damage, lawn care, spring blooms, and starting vegetable seeds are popular topics this time of year with the MasterGardener Help Desk,” said Sarah Fellerer, program coordinator. “Master Gardeners can advise on what needs to be done in gardens and yards right now and throughout the season, including questions about pruning, soil sampling, disease control and prevention, project planning and much more.”

Throughout March, the Kane County Master Gardeners are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630-584-6166 or in the Master Gardener office at the University of Illinois Extension office at 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles, according to the news release. 

In April, the Help Desk expands the schedule to Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Questions also may be sent via email to uiemg-kane@illinois.edu.