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HORTICULTURE RESOURCES

Yard and Garden Questions (Horticulture Helpline) 262-548-7779

  • A free phone service for callers to speak with a trained Master Gardener volunteer regarding plant, bug or soil questions. Our telephone hours for the Horticulture Helpline are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Winter hours are limited. You can also e-mail questions to uwex1@waukeshacounty.gov - include a phone number where you can be reached between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and allow 7 days for a response before e-mailing again.

Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Diagnosing Plant Problems

  • Have a yard or garden problem and need a diagnosis? Bring in a sample of your problem to our horticulturist for diagnosis. Our office is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. To be sure that you have a "good sample" please call the Horticulture Helpline (262-548-7779) for information. Diagnostics take up to 7 days and there is a $4 charge per sample. For more information, click here Diagnosing Plant Problems.

Soil Testing

  • Having soil problems? Soil testing packets are available at our UW-Extension office or click Soil Testing to print forms. Soil samples and forms must be mailed to the UW Soils Laboratory for diagnostics.

Consumer Horticulture

  • Want to garden but don't have the space or the sun in your own yard? Interested in learning proper pruning techniques? Interested in youth or community gardening? Click here: Consumer Horticulture

Commercial Horticulture

  • Are you a member of the green industry - a fruit or vegetable farmer or farmer's market manager looking for information or assistance? Find out more about Commercial Horticulture by clicking here: Commercial Horticulture

Horticulture staff are located at:

Waukesha County U.W. Extension

515 W Moreland Blvd, Room AC-G22

Waukesha, WI 53188-3869

Fax: 262-548-7787

Office Hours: M-F, 8 am - 4:30 pm