Horticulture Help Desk

The Sarasota County Master Gardeners are available to answer questions on the telephone or in person from homeowners about their landscapes at the Extension Office. They can assist homeowners with lawn and pest problems, what to successfully grow in their landscape and vegetable gardens, and when and how to water effectively. Insect and plant samples may be taken to the Help Desk for identification and for solutions to problems. Soil and water samples (irrigation water only) can be tested for a nominal charge to determine for pH and soluble salt content.

Help Desk Hours

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Telephone number 861-9807

Services Available Include:

  • Troubleshooting plant problems
  • Soil and water testing
  • Insect identification
  •  Plant identification
  • Disease identification
  • Irrigation methods
  • Vegetable and fruit tree growing assistance
  • Watering restrictions information
  • Nutritional recommendations

Horticulture Help Desk at Satellite Locations

The Sarasota County Master Gardeners are available to answer questions from homeowners in person about their landscape at the following satellite locations. However, they are not able to accept telephone calls at these locations.

Location Day Time
Elsie Quirk Library, Englewood Tues

9:30 a.m. - Noon
North Port Library Tues 1:30 – 3:30 p.m
Venice Library Thurs 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Jacaranda Library Thurs 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Farmer’s Market

3rd
Sat
of month

 7: 00 a.m. - Noon

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