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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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Did you know November is National Fragrance Month? 👃
Not only do floral scents give us joy and peace, but they also attract pollinators and repel harmful insects.
Which fragrant flowers are your favorites? 🌼
And if you want to learn about more fragrant flowers check out the almanacs guide that is separated by flowers in different regions! ...
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🌲 Does pine needle mulch really make soil more acidic?
This is a common gardening myth, but research shows it’s not quite true. While fresh pine needles are naturally acidic, they don’t significantly change soil pH as they break down. Over time, decomposition neutralizes that acidity, leaving your soil largely unaffected. 🌿
So what does that mean for your garden?
✔️ You can safely use pine needle mulch anywhere in your landscape without worrying about acidifying your soil.
❌ But if you’re trying to lower soil pH for acid-loving plants, pine needles won’t do the job on their own.
Pine needle mulch is still a great option for moisture retention, weed suppression, and adding organic matter, it just isn’t a soil acidifier. 🌱
📖 Learn more here:
extension.unh.edu/blog/2019/10/do-pine-trees-pine-needles-make-soil-more-acidic?utm_id=97758_v0_s... ...
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Did you know that Jack-O-Lanterns originated centuries ago in Ireland where they carved faces into turnips and potatoes?
What a fun part of history that has become a tradition for many of us! 🎃
Have you carved a Jack-o-Lantern this year?
We would love to see pictures of it or of your favorite ones from previous years! 📸 ...
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