HortInfo Services
"Your Plant Information Specialists"
Dedicated to solving your plant problems
On-Site Evaluation:
- Yard inspections can be scheduled to examine plant problems and answer questions all at one time.
- A written report is provided with each consultation.
- Suggested control measures including alternatives to pesticides and safe use of chemicals are provided.
- Follow-up evaluation is available.
- Lab referrals can be arranged.
Mail-In Service:
For convenience, plant samples are accepted through the mail.
Identification of insect and disease problems and a written report with recommended control measures is included.
Identification of plant material is also available.
Phone Service:
Have a question about plants?
Advice on a wide range of horticultural problems and topics.
Other Services:
- Workshops/courses for small and large groups.
- Customized training.
- featurearticles
- Technical writing
HortInfo Services is
Gail Rankin
Graduate of the U of A (B.Sc. Botany)
Started the Horticulture Extension Program with the City of Edmonton at Muttart Conservatory.
Sessional Lecturer in Horticulture, Botany and Plant Science at the U of A.
Pam North
Graduate of the U of A (B.Sc. Agr. Specializing in Horticulture).
Extension Horticulturist with the Alberta Tree Nursery and Horticulture Centre for 7 years.
Taught numerous courses for the Muttart Conservatory, Devonian Botanic Garden and many community groups.
Has written the Gardening Calendar for the Edmonton Journal.
HortInfo Fee Schedule
On-Site Evaluation $45.00 per hour (travel time extra)
Mail-In Service $20.00 first sample plus $10.00 for each additional sample
Phone Service $5.00 minimum charge for first 5 minutes plus $1.00/minute thereafter (by Visa)
LONG DISTANCE CALLS WILL BE RETURNED COLLECT
Box 38088
Capilano RPO
Edmonton, Alberta
T6A 3Y6
Phone 403-944-1845
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7217 Roper Road
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Manitoba
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1357 Dugald Road
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Quebec
Les Laboratoires A & L Du Canada
465 3e Rang Nord
Saint Charles Sur Richelieu, Quebec J0H 2G0
Phone 514-584-2151
New Brunswick
Laboratory for Forest Soils & Environmental Quality
H.J. Flemming Forestry Center
University of New Brunswick R R 10
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Phone 506-453-4507
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture & Marketing
Plant Industry Branch
Box 550
Truro, NS B2N 5E3
Fax 902-893-0244
Phone 902-893-6642
Prince Edward Island
Les Laboratoires A&L Du Canada Inc.
465 3e Rang Nord
Saint Charles sur Richelieu, Quebec J0H 2G0
Phone 514-584-2151
