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Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners
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.
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🌿 Grow Flavor & Beauty with Herbs! 🌿
Transform your space with homegrown herbs! Plant sun-loving basil for pesto, fragrant lavender for pollinators, or hardy rosemary for roasts. Herbs thrive in sunny spots with well-draining soil—raised beds or pots (looking at you, mint 🌱) work great. Drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, they’re perfect for beginners!
✂️ Harvest & Share ✂️
Snip herbs in the morning for peak flavor—dry them in bundles or use fresh. Share cuttings with friends or pair with flowers for stunning arrangements! Tag a gardening pal and drop your fave herb below: basil 🌱 or lavender 💜?
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#GrowYourOwn #HerbGardenMagic #SustainableLiving
🌿 Suffolk Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale—Your Garden’s Best Day Out! 🌿
Mark your calendars for April 26, 2025!
The Suffolk Master Gardeners are bringing their biggest plant sale yet to the Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival on Historic Downtown Main Street. Discover a treasure trove of vibrant annuals, hardy perennials, native plants, and expert-grown herbs—perfect for spring gardening! 🌸🌱 Not just a sale, this is a gardening hub: purchase a rain barrel, snag pro tips from Master Gardeners, and learn how to create pollinator-friendly spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a budding gardener, we’ve got your soil covered! 618
📍 When & Where
🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
🌳 Historic Downtown Suffolk, 100-200 blocks of N. Main Street
🍴 Ready to sprout?
What’s your go-to way to use sprouts? Drop a 🥗 below with your salad or 🥪 for sandwich ideas. Let’s grow together!
https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-419/426-419.html
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Due to uncertainty around snow on 2/19, and in consultation with the presenter and the Foodbank, this class is postponed to Monday, 2/24 at 11:00. Registrants will receive this update via email, and registration has re-opened and will close 2/23. We hope you're still able to join us! ... See MoreSee Less
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YOU could be a VCE Master Gardener! We're sharing what our program means to some of our current volunteers in case you're on the fence. EMG Joyce joined our program in 2016 and has been instrumental in creating, leading, and co-leading amazing projects for all ages here in Suffolk, including Therapeutic Gardening, Elephants Fork STEM club, and ForKids youth gardening program, and volunteering for the summer "Mess Hall" kids pollinator series, the help desk, and the speakers bureau. She also leads the mentorship program and is an EMG training coordinator!
If you have a passion for learning and helping others, we want you as a City of Suffolk VCE Master Gardener! Subscribe to our email list to learn about our next training class (August - November 2025) at bit.ly/suffolklist, or check back here for updates. We'll have more details soon. We're excited to welcome more volunteers to our group! ... See MoreSee Less
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