
Welcome to
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

You can be a part of our seed library! Help in giving out the next 10,000 packets of seed by making an Amazon Wishlist purchase at amzn.to/4c6zXkr or a donation at www.suffolkmastergardener.org/donate/ so we can start gearing up for 2027 seed starting.
If you can help with an Amazon Wishlist purchase, starting at only $5 for envelopes, or make a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal donation we can use to get more seed, you can help us fill some of the seed requests we've received. People shared what they'd like to grow as they picked up more than 8,400 packets with North Suffolk Library and thousands more through our Community Seed Swap and the Traveling Seed Library at the Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival, Pollinator Day, and Peanut Fest. We're also planning a second location in downtown Suffolk to open in 2027.
Thank you for your support of the Suffolk Seed Library, either through donations, using the seed library, or sharing about it. Donations made to Suffolk Master Gardener Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, may be tax deductible. Consult your tax professional.
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DISCLAIMER: Commercial products are named in this publication and in our wishlists for informational purposes only. Virginia Cooperative Extension does not endorse these products and does not intend discrimination against other products which also may be suitable.
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🔨 Garden DIY Projects 🌿
As some parts of the country are still enjoying the fall growing season, others are already wrapping things up and preparing for winter. It’s also a great time to think back on garden projects, or plan new ones for next year!
Have you tackled any fun DIY garden projects recently? Or maybe you’re looking for ideas to improve your growing space? 🌱
This simple trellis project from Dan Adler with University of Maryland Extension is a great example of what you can build with a few basic tools and a little creativity. Structures like this can make a big difference for climbing plants and help maximize your garden space. 🪴
📖 Check it out here:
bit.ly/3XrVzCa
Sometimes the best garden upgrades are the ones you build yourself! 🔧🌼 ...
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🌱🍂 Fall is a great time to get your soil tested!
Testing now can mean shorter wait times for results and gives you plenty of time to apply lime if needed, which can take months to effectively adjust your soil’s pH.
📣 There’s also a new soil testing process! If you’ve submitted a sample before, be sure to check out the updated process. Forms and results are now handled through a new online portal.
🔎 Learn more about the changes and how to submit a sample:
hhttps://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/articles/2026/soil-testing-laboratory-launches-new-online-management...
💻 Access the new online soil testing portal:
www.soiltest.vt.edu/index.html ...
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