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Master Gardeners (MGs) offer garden advice at home to New Castle County homeowners from April through October (weather/availability dependent).
Since 2005, MGs have provided advice to hundreds of New Castle County homeowners to meet their landscape and garden challenges. This seasonal service is offered by experienced, trained MG volunteers who address homeowners’ questions and problems ranging from establishing a vegetable garden, renovating lawns, refurbishing and enhancing landscapes, and using sustainable horticulture practices to support pollinators and birds, minimize maintenance, and select appropriate plants. Clients learn how their gardening practices can connect their landscapes to the ecosystem in which they live.
What homeowners are saying
“Time and care spent on reviewing each bed. Very precise, helpful suggestions on what to plant, what to delete.”
“Helped me understand what I had and develop a maintenance plan going forward.”
“All of my questions were answered and they were patient with my lack of knowledge. The time spent was also great!”
“Just having an expert really listen to me, offer suggestions and advice was so helpful, fun and educational.”
Request a Visit
If you and your gardening and landscape challenges and plans could benefit from a coaching session at your home, request a visit by completing and submitting the Garden Advice Program Form by:
Email to: Carrie Murphy, cjmurphy@udel.edu
Mail to:
UD Cooperative Extension
Garden Advice Program
501 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19716Fax 302-831-8934
A Master Gardener will contact you in approximately 10 business days to schedule your site visit. Please note there is a $100 fee for this service.
MASTER GARDENER RESIDENTIAL SITE VISIT
Do you need assistance identifying your property’s existing trees, shrubs or flowers? Would you like maintenance recommendations or new ideas to reinvigorate your landscape? A visit from the University of DE Cooperative Extension, New Castle County Master Gardeners (NCCMGs) may be your answer.
A team of NCCMGs will come to your home offering suggestions to address your concerns and priorities per your application responses. The team will spend no more than two hours on site.
It is recommended that you take notes during your visit. At the end of the visit, you will receive a folder from the Extension Office with numerous resources to help guide you in your endeavor.
Recommendations are made in accordance with the policies of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
There is a $100 fee for this service, which helps to fund NCCMG educational initiatives. Do not send
payment with your application; this will be collected by the NCCMG Site Coordinator at the end of your visit.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROGRAM
Limitations
● Properties must be private residences in New Castle County, Delaware.
● No ongoing commitment is implied for services other than the service being offered.
● Delaware Cooperative Extension and NCCMGs do not endorse any commercial horticultural service or brand.
Conditions
● By submitting your application, you agree to permit the visiting NCCMGs to photograph your property for use in NCCMG educational and promotional materials. No photographs will be taken of any people or pets without prior written/verbal consent.
● A NCCMG volunteer (Site Coordinator) will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your application and to schedule a mutually acceptable time for the home visit. The ability to provide a visiting team is subject to the availability of volunteers for your preferred date(s) and time(s).
● Each visiting team will have a minimum of two NCCMG members.
● The visiting team will spend up to two hours at your property to view your property and make recommendations based on your priorities.
If you and your gardening and landscape challenges and plans could benefit from a coaching session at your home, request a visit by completing and submitting the Garden Advice Program Form by:
Email to: Carrie Murphy, cjmurphy@udel.edu
Mail to:
UD Cooperative Extension
Garden Advice Program
501 S. College Ave.
Newark, DE 19716Fax 302-831-8934
A Master Gardener will contact you in approximately 10 business days to schedule your site visit. Please note there is a $100 fee for this service.
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531 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19716 (302) 831-2501