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Answer Service Chi[p Tynan 314 577-9447 chip.tynan@mobot.org

The Garden's Horticultural Answer Service is over 45 years old. It was started by George Pring after he retired as superintendent of the Garden's grounds in 1963. It was originally staffed by Garden staff members. In 1970 the Regional Council of Men's Garden Clubs was asked to help staff it, hence the name "Answer Man". In 1977 Alma Reitz became the first woman member of the "Answermen" and she continues to serve.
When the Master Gardener program began in 1983, the "Answermen" received the initial training to become Master Gardeners.
Currently, the Answer Service has 32 dedicated members. There are 5 crews who answer questions from 9AM to Noon Monday through Friday from the beginning of March to the end of October. During the winter months there are a few volunteers who come in each day.
Volunteers for the Answer Service are required to complete both Level I and Advanced Master Gardener training as well as completing an on-the-job internship.