Have you ever stood in your garden wondering what’s wrong with a plant—or looked at a canning recipe and felt unsure if it’s truly safe? Maybe you’re a new landowner trying to make environmentally sound decisions, or simply want to grow better agricultural crops this season. Whatever your question, UConn Extension is here to help—with answers you can trust.

Through our Ask Extension service, you can connect directly with Extension professionals who understand our state’s unique climate, soils, and communities. Whether it’s farming, food safety, gardening, or land management, we offer free, science-based answers tailored to your needs.

We’ve also compiled a growing list of Answers to Common Questions—covering topics we hear about most often from Connecticut residents. From pest control tips to soil testing guidance, there’s a good chance we’ve already addressed your concern.

Explore questions or submit your own at s.uconn.edu/AskExtension

When you reach out to Ask Extension, you’re tapping into the expertise of UConn’s statewide network of professionals who live and work in the communities we serve. We know Connecticut—and we’re here to help you thrive in it.