Kendall County Master Gardener Help Desk Opens for 2015

Caption: The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Help Desk is back open for the 2015 season. Kendall County Master Gardener trained volunteers, like Sheila English (left) and Anita Vitous, can field questions on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, vegetables and more.

Turn that cabin fever into fervor for planning this year’s vegetable garden or updates to your home’s landscape. Have questions about your ideas or the process? Contact the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Help Desk, which is back open for the 2015 season.

“Seed choice and starting seeds are two popular topics this time of year with the Master Gardener Help Desk,” said Sarah Fellerer, program coordinator. “Our trained volunteers also field questions on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers and more.”

In March, the Kendall County Master Gardeners are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 630-553-5823 or in the Master Gardener office at the University of Illinois Extension, 7775B Illinois Route 47 in Yorkville.

In April, the Help Desk will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Questions also may be sent via email to uiemg-kendall@illinois.edu.

For more information on the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program in Kendall County, contact Fellerer a tfellerer@illinois.edu or visit the help desk website.

University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills and solve problems.