The UConn Home & Garden Education Center will be closed to the public on the following dates during the holiday season:

• December 16th
• December 23rd through January 2nd

The UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab will be closed on the following dates:

• November 27th through December 6th
• December 24th through January 2nd

Please do not submit plant samples to the HGEC to be sent to the lab at these times.

Please contact the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab to inquire about any changes in schedule. 

Please continue to send emails to us at ladybug@uconn.edu or leave us a voicemail at 1-877-486-6271 and we will get back to you when our staff is in office!

When it comes to winter weather, the safety of our clients & staff is top priority!

In most cases, if the Storrs campus is operating as normal, our office will be as well.

However, before making a trip to our office during inclement weather, we kindly ask that you call our office at 860-486-6271 to confirm that our office is open and someone is there to assist you. 

Thank you for your understanding and stay safe and warm this winter!

The UConn Home & Garden Education Center is open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday

Send your questions to ladybug@uconn.edu, call us at 877-486-6271, or stop in to the Ratcliffe Hicks Building (Room 004) with your plant questions!