Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Westchester County is your resource for information
on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care,
eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and so
much more! We offer free or low-cost gardening classes all year long,
and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a volunteer! Call
us or come by today!
DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCES:
Consumer Telephone Hotline Service: The hotline is open weekdays 9:00am to 12:00 noon (914-285-4640).
Consumer Sample Drop off or Mail in Service: FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AND OUR STAFF DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC, CCE Westchester’s plant and insect walk-in diagnostic and drop off services will be limited to an “appointment only” policy. For more information call 914-285-4640 or email westchester@cornell.edu
You may also mail samples to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 3 West Main Street, Suite 112, Elmsford, NY 10523. Try to mail your samples early in the week (Monday or Tuesday). Download sample submittal forms and review sampling and submittal instructions.
FREQUENTLY ACCESSED FACTSHEETS
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Beware: Seeds sent from China - unsolicited, mislabeled
Recent Programs and Related Resources
Westchester Horticultural News Archives
Cornell University Turfgrass Program resources
Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute Resources
Cornell University IPM “What’s Bugging You?” resources
Horticulture Newsletter (for homeowners)
Last updated December 24, 2020