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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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🪴 🫑🌶️ Something for everyone!!! We are here from 10-4 🍅🌻🫛
Thanks to the generosity of so many community swappers, we have a lot of seed left over from our seed swap in February, so we’re sharing it at the plant sale.
Stop by the Ask a Master Gardener Booth and help yourself to leftover vegetable and flower seed donated by participants at the swap! You can also “check out” seed from our traveling seed library, making its debut at the event.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Suffolk Master Gardener Plant Sale at the Earth and Arts Festival, from 10 - 4, next to the Mod Olive.
We asked last year's class about their experience in training when they graduated, and we're sharing some of their thoughts over the next few days. Janie has already finished her internship and certified as an Extension Master Gardener, so I guess she's still enjoying volunteering! I know I have a great time volunteering with her, and she is also an amazing seed saver and vegetable (and houseplant) grower.
If you have room in your life to volunteer for a program that's focused on a hobby you already enjoy, like gardening, register to join an information session where you can learn more about volunteering and expectations, get your questions answered, and meet some of our volunteers. Register for either date at forms.gle/qLUrtyTzGmnAv9Xy9.
See a PDF of our flyer with more details at drive.google.com/file/d/1F_nAQymtTLisdlL6oP-1yyu2ko7mk5sA/view?usp=drive_link
While we hope you can join us in person so you can chat with us, if you cannot make May 6th, a portion will be recorded and available by Zoom on May 16th. Register for either date at forms.gle/qLUrtyTzGmnAv9Xy9.
The full class schedule will be available and application link will be provided at the information session. Application period ends May 31st.
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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 assistance or accommodation, please contact Andrea Slye, VCE City of Suffolk, at 757-514-4337 during business hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. ... See MoreSee Less
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🥕 Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Your garden can help! 🌱
Most Americans aren’t getting enough daily fiber, but the good news is that many fiber-rich vegetables are easy to grow right here in Virginia and now is a great time to get them in the ground.
Adding homegrown veggies to your meals is a simple way to boost nutrition while enjoying fresh, seasonal produce straight from your garden. 🍅🥬
Want to know which vegetables to plant and when? Check out this helpful guide:
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If you thought the plant sale was fun as a shopper, you should try it as a volunteer! You can if you become a Suffolk VCE Master Gardener.
Register to join an information session where you can learn more about volunteering and expectations, get your questions answered, and meet some of our volunteers. Register for either date at forms.gle/qLUrtyTzGmnAv9Xy9.
This year's training fits into busy lives with only 3-5 in-person commitments per month. Basic details:
- Training runs September 16, 2026 - March 10, 2027.
- Meets Wednesdays at VCE from 6 - 8:30pm.
- Meets one Saturday each month for a field trip/lab from 9 - noon.
- Training pauses for two weeks at Thanksgiving and four weeks early December to early January.
- $195 cost includes:
- $82 Suffolk course fee,
- $100 state program fee, and
- $13 state background screening fee.
Some scholarship funds may be available.
See a PDF of our flyer at drive.google.com/file/d/1F_nAQymtTLisdlL6oP-1yyu2ko7mk5sA/view?usp=drive_link
While we hope you can join us in person so you can chat with us, if you cannot make May 6th, a portion will be recorded and available by Zoom on May 16th. Register for either date at forms.gle/qLUrtyTzGmnAv9Xy9.
The full class schedule will be available and application link will be provided at the information session. Application period ends May 31st.
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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 assistance or accommodation, please contact Andrea Slye, VCE City of Suffolk, at 757-514-4337 during business hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. ... See MoreSee Less
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