Marin Master Gardeners (MGs) work as non-paid staff members of the University of California\Cooperative Extension (UCCE), answering public inquiries and providing information on all\areas of plant health and gardening practices. Some of the core values related to working at the Desk include:
• UCCE programs are neutral and unbiased as to specific commercial products, services, and support groups
• MG volunteers provide information with honesty and to the best of their abilities, and refer more complex queries to more qualified UCCE Master Gardener program staff
• MG volunteers encourage improved environmental quality and sustainable gardening practices
Bring your Plant Question to our Desk
You can walk in, phone us or e-mail us (information below). But if you have a sick plant, it's always best to come in with a sample. Bring a largish sample—a small branch, not just a leaf—of what you need diagnosed. Be sure to seal it in a plastic bag to avoid spreading any pests or diseases. If it's not convenient for you to bring it in during help desk hours, bring your specimen to the office anytime Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and leave it at the front desk. We will get back to you. If you want to see the form for the information we gather from you, you can click here and review and even print the form we use: Plant and Insect Inquiry Form (pdf).
Call or Email us with your Question
If you email, be sure to tell us what type of plant it is, how old it is, how much sun and water it gets, if the problem just started or has been going on for some time, and whether you use any chemicals (including fertilizer) on the plant. To see the form we use to work on your plant or growing issue, you can click her to review the information we gather to assist you. Telephone or Email Inquiry Form (pdf).
How to Contact Us:
UCCE Master Gardener Desk
1682 Novato Boulevard, Suite 150-B
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 499-4204 Email: HelpDesk@MarinMG.org Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-Noon and 1:00-4:00 PM
