• Plant Information Clinic

Plant Information Clinic

University of Illinois Extension's Plant Information Clinic at the Conservatory

Plant Information Clinic
Saturdays
Hours: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Lobby
Contact: 773-233-0476

The University of Illinois Extension hosts a Plant Information Clinic in the Lobby of the Garfield Park Conservatory every Saturday from Noon to 4pm.

The University of Illinois Extension's Plant Information Clinic located at the Conservatory is the place for in-depth answers, based upon traditional concepts and new technologies, for all plant and garden questions. Located in the lobby of the Conservatory the Plant Clinic is manned by trained Master Gardeners provided by the University of Illinois Extension Chicago Master Gardeners.

Feel free to bring plants with you, so the Master Gardeners can take a close look, or bring photos to help them answer questions about your garden. They are also available to answer general plant questions, and share plant knowledge.

Garfield Park Conservatory hosts the annual Chicago Master Gardener 13-week Training Program. For information on how to become a Master Gardener, please call the 773-265-9587 or check out the University of Illinois website at urbanext.uiuc.edu.

Let Us Answer Your Plant Questions

Who should I contact if I have a question about the plants in the Conservatory?

Please contact the Garfield Park Conservatory Horticulturist at 312-287-3421 with any questions about the plants here. Soon a database of the Conservatory’s entire plant collection will be available on this website.

 

Who should I contact if I have a question about my plants or plants in general?

If you are having problems with your own garden or have questions about plants in general, please contact the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. They can be found on-site at the Conservatory on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm, and you are welcome to bring your plant in with you for them to look at. Or call their hotline at 773-233-0476.