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Suffolk Extension Master Gardeners
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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
Have you ever thought about composting with worms? This is also known as vermicomposting and is a great way to make compost and it can be done right in your home! 🪱
Here is a great resource if you want to learn more about using worms to compost 👇https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9034-composting-worms?reference=catalog
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☀️ Hot summer weather can be tough on gardens, but a few smart strategies can help plants (and gardeners!) get through it.
When temperatures climb, focus on protecting both yourself and your landscape:
🌿 Take care of yourself first, heat stress is no joke.
🌳 Water trees deeply so moisture reaches the full root zone.
🪴 Provide shade for sensitive plants during peak heat.
🪣 Group container plants together to help maintain humidity and reduce stress.
🌱 Mulch, mulch, and more mulch to conserve soil moisture and keep roots cooler.
🚫 Avoid fertilizing during extreme heat, since it can stress plants even more.
Small adjustments like these can make a big difference during heat waves.
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Who is ready to get in the garden this August?
Check out all the great things that can be planted this month!
Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A & 6B: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 7A: Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Rutabaga, Southern Pea, Summer Squash, Turnips
Zone 7B: Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Rutabaga, Southern Pea, Summer Squash, Turnips
Zone 8A: Bush Beans, Beets, Carrots, Collards, Kale, Cucumber, Eggplant, Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Okra, Peppers, Southern Pea, Summer Squash, Turnips
Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!
Transplanting:
Zones 6A & 6B: Broccoli, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks, Head Lettuce
Zone 7A: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks, Head Lettuce
Zones 7B & 8A: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Tomatoes
Zone 8B: Check the publication linked below!
You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting brnw.ch/plantguide
To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov ... See MoreSee Less
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