"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.
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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.
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Phone Service:
Have a question about plants?
Advice on a wide range of horticultural problems and topics.
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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.
Host of The Gardening Show on 880 CHQT, Sunday 8-10 am.
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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.
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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
