Ask A Hennepin County Master Gardener A Question
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by the University of Minnesota Extension to answer all your home gardening questions. Master Gardeners will provide you with the latest university research-based information. What you won't get is untested, unproven or potentially dangerous solutions. Be patient though, if we don't know the answer, we'll ask to get back with you so we can go find the best answer for your question.
Ask a Master Gardener Hotline
Got Gardening Questions? The Master Gardener Hotline for Hennepin County residents has the answers! The Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling (612) 596-2118.
Our message center will take your questions and information. Please remember to leave your name, phone number, best time to reach you, and a description of your gardening question. A Master Gardener will research your question for free and return your call. The hotline is staffed by volunteers Monday - Saturday.
Submit a Question Online
Don't have time for a phone call? Get answers from Minnesota Master Gardeners through the national eXtension system.
You will be asked to establish an account by giving your email and setting a password, where Minnesota Master Gardeners are ready to answer your gardening questions. Please select Minnesota and your county when prompted, so we find your question and give advice relevant to your zone. O
nce you have an account, click on Ask an Expert (upper right), select horticulture, and submit your question. You will receive a personal email answer to your gardening questions. Go to eXtension now.
Come Visit Us!
Check out our Events Page to find out where Master Gardeners will be appearing next.
Plant specimens for cultural, disease and insect identification, as well as weed and other plant identifications, can be submitted the Extension office in Eden Prairie. We request that all specimens be sealed in a zip lock bag where possible and always include a name, address and telephone number. There is a small fee for this service.
Want to Become A Master Gardener?
Find all the details, including an application at our "Become A Master Gardener" page.
Other Resources
For other horticultural and related web sites, please visit our Resources page.
