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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
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🌿 Thinking about adding more native plants to your space?
Whether you’re planning a full garden or just a few containers for a deck or balcony, native plants are a great choice. Because they’re adapted to Virginia’s climate and soils, they tend to be easier to grow and require less maintenance.
Even better, they provide valuable habitat and food for pollinators, songbirds, and other wildlife. 🐝🐦 ... See MoreSee Less
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Pollinator Day kicks off Pollinator Week!
Hi friends! The Suffolk Master Gardeners have a fun event this Saturday from 11-1 at Sleepy Hole Park! Our association tends a beautiful Pollinator Garden on site that you will be able to tour and ask questions of Master Gardeners.
*FREE plants 🪴 and trees 🌳 (while supplies last)
*MANY great kid activities, plus a nature journal to take home!
*Master Gardeners on hand to tour the Children’s Demonstration Garden PLUS a scavenger hunt through the garden!
*A LIVE bee 🐝 hive with all the tools and information PLUS a kids coloring table
*The Butterfly 🦋 Society of Virginia will be on hand sharing about butterflies and moths
*The portable seed 📚 library will be on hand so you can gather pollinator seeds for planting
*Ask a Master Gardener table will be on hand for gardening questions
*Raffle 🎟️ prizes
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