Hotline Information

November 1st thru February 28th

Winter Hotline Coverage

(NO Master Gardener IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE at Clay County Annex)

Volunteers provide free, unbiased, research-based answers to your home yard, garden and plant questions

During the winter season volunteers respond weekly on Mondays.

Call or Email Your Home Gardening Questions

816-833-TREE (8733) – 24-hour voicemail

mggkc.hotline@gmail.com

Include:

  • name
  • county
  • phone number
  • email address
  • closeup & distance photos if applicable

We never share your personal information with anyone.

Below is information that may answer your question(s) or be of interest:

Soil Tests
For a detailed discussion about Soil Testing.

Plant Analysis
For information about getting a scientific analysis of a problem with any plant or turfgrass, see this MU website Plant Diagnostic Clinic.

Tomato Problems
Video - quick review of disease problems - https://youtu.be/EDFvw15WwoY
          - quick review of insect problems - https://youtu.be/n246KVcmZeU

For additional information about tomato issues visit this webpage - https://vegetables.ces.ncsu.edu/tomatoes-diseases/

Garden Calendar
Our Garden Calendar will help you maintain a healthy yard and plan for the upcoming months/seasons.

Resource Links
These links will help you research your own questions.