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Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners
We Exist to Serve You
Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners (Suffolk EMGs) volunteer their time and expertise to provide FREE horticultural education for residents of the City of Suffolk, Virginia. They provide programs for both youth and adults on a variety of topics like tree care, native plants, flower and vegetable gardening, pest and disease identification, integrated pest management, and more. Visit the programs, events, and demonstration garden pages to learn more!
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
🌸🌼 National Flower Day 🌼🌸
Today is all about stopping to appreciate something beautiful! 💐
Flowers can brighten a room, lift our mood, remind us of someone special, or bring back a favorite memory. And everyone has a different favorite! 🌷🌻🌹
So let’s celebrate with a little flower fun! 👇
🌸 What is your favorite flower?
We would even love if you shared a photo of your favorite flower, from your garden, a bouquet, a favorite place, or even one you spotted while out and about!
And here’s a little challenge for today: Take a moment to notice a flower. 🌺 Whether you see one on your walk, in your yard, at the grocery store, or even in a picture, pause for a second and appreciate it. ❤️
Sometimes the little beautiful things are worth slowing down for. 🌼
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🌼 A Focus on Goldenrods 🌼
Goldenrods are an important group of native plants, but identifying the many different species can be challenging!
Did you know there are more than 100 species of goldenrod native to North America, including hybrids? 🌿🐝 Building identification guides for these diverse plants is no small task, but understanding them can help us better appreciate their role in our ecosystems.
Learn more about goldenrods and why they’re worth a closer look:
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🍂🌱 Fall is a great time to garden, and it’s a season many of us miss out on!
Cooler temperatures can make gardening more enjoyable, and there are still plenty of things to plant, prepare, and enjoy in the garden. 🌿
Check out this post for some helpful ideas for making the most of your fall garden! 👇
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