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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
🥒🍅 Enjoying a big harvest from your garden this year? 🌽🫑
One of the best parts of gardening is enjoying your harvest long after the growing season ends. Whether you're interested in canning, pickling, freezing, or dehydrating your fruits and vegetables, using safe, research-based food preservation methods is essential to ensure quality and prevent spoilage.
Home food preservation can be a great way to reduce waste, save money, and enjoy your garden's bounty throughout the year. 🌿
Learn more about safely preserving your harvest in this helpful article from Virginia Cooperative Extension:
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Did you grow up gardening?
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🌸 Did you know the “petals” on a magnolia flower aren't technically petals?
They're actually called tepals! 🌿
Most flowers have two distinct parts: petals, which attract pollinators, and sepals, which protect the flower bud before it opens. In magnolias, these parts look so similar that botanists use the term tepals instead.
Magnolias are also one of the oldest groups of flowering plants on Earth, with a history stretching back more than 100 million years! 🦕 They evolved long before bees became common pollinators, so many magnolia species are pollinated by beetles. Their thick, sturdy tepals are tough enough to withstand crawling beetles as they move from flower to flower.
The next time you see a magnolia in bloom, take a closer look. Those beautiful, waxy "petals" are actually tepals, a fascinating feature of a plant lineage that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. 🌸✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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