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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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🌱🍂 Fall is a great time to get your soil tested!
Testing now can mean shorter wait times for results and gives you plenty of time to apply lime if needed, which can take months to effectively adjust your soil’s pH.
📣 There’s also a new soil testing process! If you’ve submitted a sample before, be sure to check out the updated process. Forms and results are now handled through a new online portal.
🔎 Learn more about the changes and how to submit a sample:
hhttps://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/articles/2026/soil-testing-laboratory-launches-new-online-management...
💻 Access the new online soil testing portal:
www.soiltest.vt.edu/index.html ...
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It's National Book Month! What are your favorite gardening books? 📚📖 ...
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🌿 Thinking ahead to fall planting? Consider native groundcovers!
Groundcovers do much more than fill empty spaces in the landscape. Native options can help reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and support pollinators and other wildlife. 🐝🦋
From Common Wild Ginger and Green-and-Gold to Lyre-leaf Sage and native violets, there are plenty of options for different growing conditions, including sunny and shady spots.
🌱 Looking for ideas? Explore Virginia’s native plant guides:
vnps.org/virginia-native-plant-guides/
Keep in mind that some native plants can be difficult to find. Check local native plant sales and specialty nurseries, or see what may already be growing in your own landscape! ...
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