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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
It's Peanut Fest time! Come see us in the family area at Suffolk Peanut Fest with Virginia Cooperative Extension-City of Suffolk and Suffolk 4H Youth from 10 - 5. We'll have our Traveling Seed Library and invasive insect information. You'll also find us having fun and sharing insect information and a hands-on activity at during Kiddie Day. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Suffolk VCE Office at 757-514-4330/TDD* during business hours of 8:30a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120. ...
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It’s spooky season but don’t be scared because…
Extension Master Gardeners will be at the Suffolk Peanut Festival October 9-11, 2026 to “ghostbust” all of your gardening questions. Come see us in the Family Area from 10:00am-5:00pm each day under the VCE tent.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Suffolk VCE Office at 757-514-4330/TDD* during business hours of 8:30a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120. ...
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It’s spooky season but don’t be scared because…
Virginia Cooperative Extension will be hosting BUGFEST to teach you about all of the season’s creepy crawlies. Join us October 10, 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Russell Memorial Library.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Suffolk VCE Office at 757-514-4330/TDD* during business hours of 8:30a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120. ...
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