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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
🌲 Seeing yellow or brown needles on your evergreens? Don’t panic just yet!
If the older, inner needles of your pine, spruce, arborvitae, or other conifer are turning yellow or brown in late summer or fall, it may simply be a normal seasonal process. Older needles eventually shed as the plant makes room for new growth.
The important thing is where the browning occurs. Inner needles turning brown is different from browning at the branch tips or widespread discoloration, which can be caused by drought, pests, diseases, or other stress.
Want to know what’s normal and when you should be concerned?
Read the full article from A Way to Garden for more information. 👇 ...
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🌸🐝 Looking for ways to support pollinators in your fall garden? Consider native asters!
Asters provide an important source of late-season food for pollinators, including migrating Monarch butterflies, and their beautiful blooms add a lovely touch of color to the fall landscape.
There are many native asters to choose from, with options for a variety of garden conditions. Check out this post to learn more about two great choices: Blue Wood Aster and Aromatic Aster! 🌿 ...
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