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Consumer Horticulture

Bob Bricault , Extension Educator, Horticulture and Natural Resources 

Information and educational programs for home gardeners and all aspects of home horticulture.

  • Ornamentals Plant Plus Database is a comprehensive database of plant culture, insects and disease, with information about trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, perennials, annuals, and house plants.
  • Master Gardener Program - coordination of the Washtenaw County Master Gardener Program and Junior Master Gardener Program.
  • Plant and Insect Diagnostic Service - for a small fee, plant and insect specimens brought in to the office will be diagnosed, with a report mailed to the customer.
  • Horticulture Programs and Presentations - to community groups and service organizations. Special workshops and seminars are offered seasonally.
  • Invasive species - identification and information on non native insect and plant pests developing in our area.
  • Native and wild plant -plants developing in our area landscaping.

Dial-A-Garden scheduled recordings to hear gardening tips call (734) 971-1129.

Gardening Hotline - Staffed by Master Gardeners
Call (734)997-1819
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April - October

MSU Crop Advisory Alerts offer pest and management advice for current conditions on landscape, fruit, vegetable, field crops, and greenhouse production.