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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.
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You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov
🔥 Hot, dry weather means an increased risk of wildfires. Even something as routine as mowing the lawn can accidentally spark a fire under the right conditions.
Help protect your home and community by following these simple mowing safety tips:
🌤️ Mow before 10 a.m. when temperatures are cooler and humidity is higher.
💨 Avoid mowing dry grass or on windy days.
🔧 Keep your mower well-maintained to reduce the risk of overheating or mechanical sparks.
💥 Watch for rocks and other metal objects that mower blades can strike and create sparks.
A few extra precautions can go a long way in helping prevent wildfires. Stay safe and help keep Virginia green! 🌿🔥 ... See MoreSee Less
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It might be hot outside but there are still plants that can go into you gardens! 🌞
Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A & 6B: Bush Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Rutabaga, Summer Squash, Turnips
Zone 7A: Bush Beans, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Rutabaga, Summer Squash
Zone 7B: Bush Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn
Zone 8A: Lima Beans, Bush Beans, Carrots, Cucumbers, Okra, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Watermelon
Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!
Transplanting:
Zones 6A, 6B, & 7A: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks
Zones 7B & 8A: Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes
Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!
You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you use your garden for exercise? Exercising in the garden, gardening to get exercise, etc. 👟 ... See MoreSee Less
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