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Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners
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We Exist to Serve You
The Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners (Suffolk EMGs) are proud residents of the City of Suffolk, VA who volunteer their time and expertise, to provide FREE horticultural resources for the residents of the City of Suffolk. Resources concerning tree care, native plants, flower gardening, vegetable gardening, pest and disease identification and management are just a few of the topics we can assist you with! We also maintain gardens all over the City of Suffolk where we conduct educational programs, guided tours, and other events.
Ask a Master Gardener
Getting help is easy! Suffolk EMGs can be found at our office, on Facebook, by phone, email, and at various Suffolk farmers markets. Take advantage of our Ask a Master Gardener program, where you can contact us from the comfort of your own home! To submit a question, email us at SuffolkMG@gmail.com or call us at 757-514-4335. When emailing, attach pictures of the plant, pest, or problem and provide a detailed description. This will allow us to serve you. A Suffolk EMG volunteer will respond in a timely manner. Beginning in 2024, volunteers will be providing monthly office hours. Stop by our Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) classroom and obtain research-based assistance with your gardening questions and concerns.
Spotted Lanterfly Information
Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly Identification
and Reporting in Virginia
Save the Dates
Earths & Arts Festival and EMG Plant Sale
April 20, 2024
National Pollinator Week
June 17-23, 2024
Suffolk Master Gardeners
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Here is a list of some of the ways you can provide food and habitats for butterflies and birds in your own backyard!
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Did you know that Virginia has over 400 different native bee species?
Yup, that is right!
Sadly more than half of North Americas native bee species are in decline.
So let's learn what we can do to help them!
Some info on protecting pollinators and their decline: www.dcr.virginia.gov/insights/protecting-the-pollinator-population?fbclid=IwAR2xGNjqw5oydDNLDHn8u...
A list with some of our beautiful native bees: collection.ento.vt.edu/2018/09/05/a-checklist-of-bee-species-in-the-virginia-tech-insect-collecti... ... See MoreSee Less
Protecting the Pollinator Population
www.dcr.virginia.gov
The Rusty-patched bumble bee was listed as a federally endangered species in 2017. DCR Natural Heritage staff documented the species in Rockingham and Augusta counties in 2019. You’ve probably heard...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you the 1,800+ people who visited our 2024 Annual Plant Sale at the Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival! It was a beautiful day, we answered hundreds of gardening questions, sold thousands of plants, and you helped support Virginia Cooperative Extension programming in the City of Suffolk, VA!
Keep Suffolk Beautiful and Suffolk Art League and partners put together an amazing festival!
If you went home with one of the 700+ tree saplings we gave away, plant them today or tomorrow, or pot them up to plant this fall. You can get more information about planting, growing, and program support at bit.ly/suffolk-emg-free-trees.
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It was so nice meeting some of you. I signed up for more information about the next master gardeners class.
I missed it again.
Sad I had to leave early! Loved seeing everyone. 😃
So many plants so many choices. Looking for a particular native plant Ask a Master Gardener today! ... See MoreSee Less
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