Hi, would you help me identify what this plant is. It's definited NOT a San Marzano tomato, but came in the same seed packet. I don't want to keep growing it if it turns out to be a wee Read Answer

Hi Master Gardeners! I have a 2-year old Eastern Prickly Pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa), native to MD, that started to develop problems very quickly over the last two weeks (photos e Read Answer

I want to start a Hugelkultur garden. Does your office help to give advice on how to set up this type of garden? Read Answer

Hello, I live in Minnetonka. I have found the plastic fencing I’ve used to keep critters out of my garden gets chewed - I’ve seen rabbits and opossums, possibly raccoons around. Read Answer

Do I have pests this early, and if so what are the best ways to control them? Read Answer

Hello: This is a follow up (from 4/15/26) to my question regarding a Basswood tree in my front yard. An Aarborist from Davey Tree Servide examined the tree today and said the issue Read Answer

Here’s my photo. If you can text me I’d appreciate it. I already wrote you that I reduced the plants down to their trunks and I’m wondering if I have to dig them all out. Read Answer

I cut back all nine of my boxwood in the hedge so there are no leaves. I went back to the trunks. Do I have to dig them out also? I can’t get every single tiny leaf off the ground. I Read Answer

We spotted a hornets nest in our huge green spruce tree about 20 feet up on a branch. The tree is very tall, it’s 32 years old and we bought it mature. What can we do or who can we hi Read Answer

We have struggled the past few years with mosquito and gnat infestations in our backyard. We love our flowers and native pollinators and do not want to spray for their safety. However, Read Answer