Master Gardener Info-Line in Henderson County

(Updated: May 13, 2024, 11:46 a.m.)
Extension Master Gardener Helpline, Call the helpline and an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer will assist you with horticulure and gardening questions.

Do you have questions about your home garden? Maybe you are wondering when you should prune your smooth leaf hydrangea or blueberries? What should you do about the pesky critters on your squash? Or are those critters actually pesky or are they here to help? Is there anything you should do about the ugly grey and brown spots all over your black-eyed-susan foliage?


These questions and more can be answered by the helpful people at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center. The office is open Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 and can be reached at (828) 697-4891. The Extension Master Gardener help-line is also staffed and ready to help Wednesday’s 2:00-4:00 and Fridays 10:00-4:00. If the Master Gardener℠ volunteer can’t answer your question. They will be directed to the appropriate agent.


Don’t fret about what’s ailing uncle Joe’s special heirloom tomato you’ve pampered for years. Stop losing sleep over why your great grandmothers favorite bearded iris has stopped blooming. Call us, our job is to help you be the gardener you want to be!


Written by: Renita McDougal