Need some help with your garden? Try this number

By Staff
Wondering how to conserve water and still care for your garden? Have problems with your tomatoes? Got bugs on your roses?
Master Gardeners are standing by the phones of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Horticulture Information line to answer those and other questions from gardeners and home owners across the state. Master Gardeners provide answers based on current research and best practices under the supervision of Extension agents. Alabama Master Gardener coordinator Kerry Smith said the toll-free help line is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be available until early fall.
"Gardeners should make use of this excellent resource," Smith said. "Volunteers who answer the phones provide answers and also point people to additional materials including Extension publications and other materials available both online and at the county Extension office."
To reach the Horticulture Information line, dial 1-877-252-GROW (4769). Callers will be asked to select from one of four regional help lines.
Morgan County is served by the Northwest Alabama information line.
Smith said the regions were created by grouping counties who have similar soils and climate, making the service more tailored to the caller.
"We're excited about this new service for Alabama and are even more thrilled with the tremendous support from Master Gardeners," she said.