Fairfax County has an organization called Fairfax County Master Gardeners which has been serving the community since 1976.
Most people have some responsibility for a plant in their life. You might care for an acre large, fully landscaped yard, or you might just care for the violet that used to belong to your grandmother. At some time or another, you may find yourself stumped over how to best care for your 'garden.'
This organization, which is sponsored by Virgina Cooperative Extension and supported by Merrifield Garden Center and the Fairfax County Park Authority can help you with your questions. They are often present at the county's Farmers Markets and Libraries. They ask that you bring plant and insect samples for them to see. If they don't have your answer, they have use of a diagnostic lab that can help in answering your questions. There is a schedule available on their website under PLANT CLINICS.
Some of the sample questions that they can answer include:
- What is eating my tomato plants?
- When and how do I prune my crape myrtle tree?
- Should I fertilize my lawn? When?
- How should I re-pot a house plant?
If it is not convenient for you to go to them, they are also available at:
http://fairfaxmastergardeners.org/default.aspx
You can call their help desk at 703-324-8556 or email them at mgfairfax@vt.edu
This is a wonderful free service! Thank you Fairfax Master Gardeners for helping us all keep our yards and house plants happy and healthy!
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