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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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Start #EarthDay with us and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the children's sensory garden at Sleepy Hole Park, which is open to kids of all ages, as well as those who are kids at heart :-)
Meet the VCE Master Gardeners who plant, tend, and educate in the garden every Wednesday and create a space for everyone to enjoy. Ask about what's growing, blooming (or about to), and why we grow what we do. If you see a weed, you can ask about that, too. Our gardens demonstrate that a weed is just a plant growing in the wrong spot. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Today is a celebration of our planet and a reminder that even small actions in our gardens can make a big difference.
Earth-friendly gardening practices:
🌱 Plant native species to support pollinators
🌱 Reduce chemical use
🌱 Conserve water with mulch and smart irrigation
🌱 Compost yard and kitchen waste
Did you know?
Native plants are adapted to Virginia’s climate and soils, meaning they often require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance while providing essential habitat for wildlife.
💬 What’s one sustainable gardening habit you’ve adopted? ... See MoreSee Less
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If you like gardening, volunteering with others, and helping people, you could 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 this flyer at drive.google.com/file/d/1F_nAQymtTLisdlL6oP-1yyu2ko7mk5sA/view?usp=sharing.
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.
The Suffolk VCE Master Gardener Program is part of Virginia Cooperative Extension-City of Suffolk
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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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