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Become a Rutgers Master Gardener
Registration for the 2025 Rutgers Master Gardener Training is OPEN! Visit this page to register:
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners
Enroll in a free, no obligation information session to learn about the Rutgers Master Gardener Program. This is required before enrolling in the 2025 training. We are very excited to offer this new program and look forward to meeting you!
Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.
Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline
Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline: 973-305-5743 (9:30 a.m.–Noon, Monday–Friday, January through November).
If you have a home gardening question please email us at mastergardenerhelpline@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Please also visit the Lawn & Garden FAQ to find more information for caring for your garden and landscape.
How to Have Your Soil Tested
How to Have Plant Disease/Pest Identified
The Helpline provides the following services:
- Plant Diagnosis
- Plant, insect, weed, and disease identification
- Provide NJAES fact sheets (on a variety of topics)
- Soil test kits (please call for more information)
Have a Lawn or Garden Question?
Call the Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline of Passaic County:
973-305-5743
For More Information
Cooperative Extension of Passaic County
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-305-5748
Email: jlp412@njaes.rutgers.edu