The Helpline of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County is committed to providing horticultural advice to the residents of Essex and Hudson Counties. We advise residents on a wide variety of horticultural concerns, including lawn care, pest control, composting, pruning, and flower and vegetable gardening. The Helpline Staff uses resources such as Rutgers Fact Sheets and the Helpline library to provide assistance.
The Helpline may be reached at (973) 228-2210. The Helpline office is staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You may also visit the Helpline office with samples for identification or to get assistance with diagnosing problems concerning plants, lawns, trees, vegetables, etc.
The Helpline email is mastergardenerec@gmail.com. If you email, please include your phone number, township and photos of the object of your concern (plant, insect, lawn, shrub, etc.). Photos will aid us greatly in identifying and resolving your issue. The Helpline staff cannot provide a response via email, but a staff member will call you as soon as possible.
