Posted: March 8, 2021
Garden Hotline updates during social distancing times and news on current status of Hotline resources.
The Penn State Extension office in Butler County is open with limited services to the public, so the Garden Hotline which is staffed by Master Gardeners is currently working remotely. If you have a plant question or concern, please send a detailed description via email to butlermg@psu.edu
You may attach two or three high quality photos to help the Master Gardeners identify the plant or issue. Master Gardeners will promptly retrieve your email and respond.
Garden Hotline LIVE
Our expert Master Gardeners and Extension Educators from across the state will be answering some of your questions during our new program, "Garden Hotline LIVE". Submit questions for the live show here: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fbKDzHz5bNgknj
For more information about how to watch Garden Hotline LIVE, please visit our statewide Penn State Extension Master Gardener group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696217890434068/
Soil Test Kits and Water Test Kits
Ordinarily, soil test kits and water test kits can be purchased at our Penn State Extension county offices between the hours of 8AM-4PM daily.Forms can also be found online at https://agsci.psu.edu/aasl/soil-testing/fertility/soil-fertility-submission-forms
While the lab remains open, it is operating with limited capacity. Turn-around time for test results may be longer than usual.
Plant Pathology Services
If the Garden Hotline is unable to diagnose your plant disease, the Penn State Plant Disease Clinic remains open and is still accepting samples. However, they will be operating on limited lab hours and are prioritizing samples of life-sustaining crops/plants (e.g. field crops, vegetables, tree fruit, small fruit, etc...).
Please submit inquiries to our Butler County Garden Hotline at butlermg@psu.edu for service.
