Plant Health Advisors

If you like to share your knowledge of plant culture and health, you can use this talent to assist others as a UW-Extension Plant Health Advisor. PHAs are Master Gardeners who help horticulture staff at county Extension offices to meet the diagnostic needs of the gardening public by responding to inquiries:

• By phone
• Though samples submitted
• In person at the office
• At outreach sites

They also assist with preparation of educational displays and exhibits related to plant health issues.

To find out more about the PHA volunteer opportunties, call:

• In Milwaukee County, Suzy Orth, 414-290-2410 or email
  
• In Waukesha County, Kristin Krokowski, 262-548-7768
  or Mary at 262-548-7775.

As a PHA, you have the satisfaction of helping others as well as learning more about horticulture. PHAs have opportunities for professional development including special training and monthly newsletters with updates on plant health issues.

Horticulture Help Line Assistance

One of the key volunteer opportunities for Plant Health Advisors is assisting Horticulture Help Line staff in answering telephone questions about yard and garden care. The hours for Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are listed below.

Milwaukee County Schedule
Summer: Mid-April - October 31: Monday through Friday, 9am - Noon
Winter: November 1 - Mid-April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am - Noon
To volunteer, contact: Suzy Orth, 414-290-2410

Waukesha County Schedule
Summer: Monday through Friday, 9am - Noon
Winter: To be determined
To volunteer, contact: Kristin Krokowski, 262-548-7768

Walk-in Plant Diagnostics

Plant Helath Advisors and Extension staff answer questions, identify plants and insects and provide expert advice about yard and garden care.

Milwaukee County
   Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Mid-June to Mid-September
   Milwaukee County UW-Extension
   932 South 60th Street, West Allis
   To volunteer, contact: Suzy Orth, 414-290-2410

Horticulture Help on the Road

Plant Health Advisors also answer questions about yard and garden care at events in the community.

Plant Health Advisor Newsletters

The Plant Health Advisors newsletters listed below are in "pdf" format. You will need Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view or print them. For advice on installing and configuring Acrobat Reader to view and print UW-Extension publications, please refer to this Technology Tip.

2006

• May ( 2 pages, 31 KB)
• June ( 2 pages, 19 KB)
• August ( 2 pages, 27 KB)
• September ( 2 pages, 20 KB)