Tomatoes don't seem quite right? Problems with your roses? The Garden Hotline can help!
Garden Hotline telephone number: 814-849-7361 Ext 508
Garden Hotline email: JeffersonMG@psu.edu
The Garden Hotline is a free service offered through the Penn State Extension to help Jefferson County residents address gardening questions and concerns.
Penn State Extension Master Gardener volunteers are trained to answer questions specific to our local climate about topics such as:
- soil testing
- growing vegetables
- plant selection
- pruning fruit trees
- common plant diseases
- insect identification
- lawn/turf care, and more.
For best results, call the Master Gardener Hotline number above to receive a return call from one of our Master Gardener volunteers. You can also email a detailed description of your plant concern or question, along with two or three high-quality photos to our Master Gardeners at JeffersonMG@psu.edu.
Soil Testing
Soil fertility testing is often recommended by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners as a first step toward healthy plant growth. Read "Don't Guess…Soil Test," to find out what our soil fertility tests measure (and what they don't), instructions on how to take a good soil sample, and more. Soil fertility test forms, pricing, and instructions can be viewed and printed from the comfort of your home or office. Soil Test kits can also be purchased at our office during regular business hours. For best service, please call the office prior to stopping by.
Plant Pathology Services
Occasionally, diagnosing plant disease requires clinical assistance beyond the resources available to the Garden Hotline. Please visit the Penn State Plant Disease Clinic for additional information.
