Kane County Master Gardeners set 2018 help desk hours

The real spring weather will be on its way, which means it is time for the 2018 Kane County Master Gardener Help Desk.

Each year, trained University of Illinois Extension volunteers field community questions on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, vegetables and other plant-related topics. From April to September, the Master Gardeners in Kane County are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"Weather, lawn care, spring blooms, and starting vegetable seeds indoors are popular topics this time of year with the Help Desk," said Program Coordinator Sarah Fellerer.

"Master Gardeners can advise on what needs to be done in gardens and yards each season, including questions about pruning, soil sampling, disease control and prevention, project planning and much more."

To connect with the Kane County Master Gardeners, call (630) 584-6166 or visit during help desk hours at the University of Illinois Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Questions also may be emailed to uiemg-kane@illinois.edu.

For more information on the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program in Kendall County, visit go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk.