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Welcome to these Horticulture pages! We are ready to assist your 'green' activities. The Horticulture Program serves as a resource to residents of Monroe County. We provide information based on the conditions and needs of this region, using research and experienced-based information from Cornell University, and our locally-based professional staff.
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We provide services to help you with issues related to lawns, trees, and vegetable, fruit or ornamental gardens. Your questions and problems are addressed through a
number of methods.
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The
Garden Helpline is staffed by trained Master Gardener volunteers who answer your gardening and pest problem questions.
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We have also added the capability to submit questions
on-line 24 hours a day.
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Professional staff in our
Diagnostic Lab identify insects, plant diseases and weed problems, offering the latest management methods along with background and life cycle information.
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Basic or comprehensive
Soil Tests can be performed to assist you.
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Horticultural information is provided through a number of publications, including
Fact Sheets, which provide up to date summaries of different plant and pest problems.
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We also provide
Presentations on horticultural topics by our staff and Master Gardeners on subjects of interest to your group.
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The
Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received extensive instruction in horticulture topics, and provide required community service through our office upon completion of the training.
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Along with other activities, Master Gardeners staff our
Garden Helpline.
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