New Announcements

• Botanically Crafting the Concrete Jungle – Monday, November 3, 2025, 7-8 pm via ZOOM with Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
  • Join us for a Gardening Talks presentation on Botanically Crafting the Concrete Jungle: The urban environment is a botanical challenge. The presenter Ashton Holliday-Goulart will discuss how different horticultural practices can be implemented to mitigate heat island affect and increase biodiversity in the urban landscape. This talk is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
    • Go to VBMG.org and click on the Zoom link!  Check out upcoming Gardening Talks for 2025 as you explore our website!
• New Trends for Holiday Designs – 11/6/2025, 12-1pm. 54 Administration Lane, Buckingham, VA.
  • Join the Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners for this Lunch and Learn session about New Trends in Holiday Designs with Jonathan Fitzgerald.
    • For more information follow us on Facebook @ Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners or visit our website at www.hovmg.org

• EMGs Not Getting Emails?
  • Due to some issues with email providers in the past, some of your volunteers may complain that they don’t get Better Impact (BI) emails. If they’ve checked their spam folders and don’t see emails sent through BI, they might be on BI’s “Email Deny List”. This happens because the user’s email address has marked too many BI-sent emails as spam.
  • EMGs should contact their local coordinator for troubleshooting this.

Old October Announcements

State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive

• October 30th, 2:00- 3:15 pm | Backyard Grapes with Dr Drew Harner Register for the October 30th Webinar Here
• November 11th, 2:00-3:15 pm | Wildlife Woes with Angelette Pryor and Scot Ferguson Register for the November 11th Webinar Here

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!

New Announcements

Hanover Master Gardener Bulb Sale & Garden Learning Day – Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Rain or Shine. Horticultural Learning Center, 13015 Taylor Complex Ln, Ashland, VA. Learn more: https://hanovermastergardeners.org/fall-garden-event/

a.    Come Kick off the new season of our Home Gardening Series. Learn about how to plant, care for, and maintain your bulbs properly for years of enjoyment.  Hanover EMGs will demonstrate how to create a lasagna bulb pot. EMGs will be on hand to help you choose the right bulbs and quantities to build your own masterpiece.

b.    Mushroom compost available for purchase.

State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive

o   October 14th, 9:00-10:15 am | Living Carpets: Native Groundcovers for Sun and Shade with Elaine Mills Register for the October 14th Webinar Here.

o   October 30th, 2:00- 3:15 pm | VCE Small-Scale Fruit Series: Grapes with Dr Drew Harner Register for the October 30th Webinar Here

Old October Announcements

• Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn – 10/2/2025 – 100 Dominion Dr, Farmville, VA 23901 – Join us for a great session on Pest Remediation from Noon to 1 pm.
• Piedmont Landscape Conference: Celebrating Ecological Abundance in our Region | Date: Saturday, October 4 | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with registration at 8:00 | Location: Laurel Ridge Community College, Warrenton, VA | Tickets: $75 (includes a delicious lunch!) | Registration: Click here to register
  • Featured Speakers Include:
    Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation – a leading expert on plant diversity, fossil history, and conservation
    Thomas Rainer, visionary landscape architect and horticultural futurist
    Jeanne Braha & Dick Raines from iNaturalist – connecting people with nature through citizen science and biodiversity
  • Event details and updates available on:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRCMasterGardeners
    Instagram: @fauqrappmgs
• Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Mineral Farmers Market for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! 81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, Virginia
  • We’ll have a beautiful selection of: Shrubs, Ornamentals, Natives, Cool-weather vegetables, Herbs. Whether you’re refreshing your garden or planting something new, there’s something for every green thumb!
  • Note: This is a cash-only event – no credit cards accepted, so please come prepared. Spread the word, invite your gardening friends, and we’ll see you there!
  • Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9TLCimhH/
• Bracketts Charitable Garden: Fall/Winter Gardening & Garlic Planting Workshop Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden for a hands-on, educational morning in the garden! Date: October 6, 2025 Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Location: Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden 1117 Bracketts Farm Road, Louisa, VA  Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening – We will discuss how to grow cold-hardy veggies, improve soil, use companion planting, and extend your growing season.
  • Garlic Planting Workshop – Get step-by-step guidance on planting garlic—from clove prep to overwintering techniques for a robust harvest.
  • Sweet Potato Harvest & Tips – Help harvest sweet potatoes for donation and learn how to grow your own slips at home!
  • Volunteer Appreciation Social – Enjoy baked goods and refreshments as a thank-you for your hard work! The workshop is open to the public – all experience levels are welcome.  Tools and materials provided. Please bring gloves, water, and a hat
  • RSVP Residents: Email us at lemggivinggarden@gmail.com Louisa Master Gardeners: Sign up on Better Impact Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpziiTxr9/
• 2025 Leadership Development Training Oct 13 Arlington VA with a virtual option
  • Leadership Development Trainings are day-long workshops for EMGs, agents, and coordinators organized by the State Coordinator’s Office.  Leadership Development Training workshops offer EMGs throughout the state a chance to expand their knowledge in administrative topics.
  • Register here

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
• NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!

New Announcements

• State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive
  • September 5th, 10:00-11:15 am | Herbs with Megan Tierney – Register for the September 5th Webinar Here
  • September 23rd, 2:00-3:00 pm | VCE Fruit Webinar Series: Apples – Register for the September 23rd Webinar here
• Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn – 10/2/2025 – 100 Dominion Dr, Farmville, VA 23901 – Join us for a great session on Pest Remediation from Noon to 1 pm.
• Backyard Gardening Seminar: Fall Tasks in the Garden-What to Do and What to Plant – 9/27/2025 at Louisa County Public Library – 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, Virginia
  • Join the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners for our Fall Backyard Gardening Seminar #2
  • As the seasons change, so should your gardening plans! Louisa Master Gardener Sharon Stiefel will guide you through essential fall garden tasks and share expert tips on what to plant for a thriving garden next season.
  • Free and open to the public – perfect for gardeners of all levels!
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1FwRJJ7kbP/
• 2025 Leadership Development Training Oct 13 Arlington VA with a virtual option
  • Leadership Development Trainings are day-long workshops for EMGs, agents, and coordinators organized by the State Coordinator’s Office.  Leadership Development Training workshops offer EMGs throughout the state a chance to expand their knowledge in administrative topics.
  • Register here

Old September Announcements

• CANCELLED – Optimizing Vegetable Gardens with Soil and Water Management – Continuing Education Event In-person by VMGA Education Committee Register and information at https://vmga.net – More information here.

Old October Announcements

• Piedmont Landscape Conference: Celebrating Ecological Abundance in our Region | Date: Saturday, October 4 | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with registration at 8:00 | Location: Laurel Ridge Community College, Warrenton, VA | Tickets: $75 (includes a delicious lunch!) | Registration: Click here to register
  • Featured Speakers Include:
    Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation – a leading expert on plant diversity, fossil history, and conservation
    Thomas Rainer, visionary landscape architect and horticultural futurist
    Jeanne Braha & Dick Raines from iNaturalist – connecting people with nature through citizen science and biodiversity
  • Event details and updates available on:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRCMasterGardeners
    Instagram: @fauqrappmgs
• Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Mineral Farmers Market for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! 81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, Virginia
  • We’ll have a beautiful selection of: Shrubs, Ornamentals, Natives, Cool-weather vegetables, Herbs. Whether you’re refreshing your garden or planting something new, there’s something for every green thumb!
  • Note: This is a cash-only event – no credit cards accepted, so please come prepared. Spread the word, invite your gardening friends, and we’ll see you there!
  • Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9TLCimhH/
• Bracketts Charitable Garden: Fall/Winter Gardening & Garlic Planting Workshop Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden for a hands-on, educational morning in the garden! Date: October 6, 2025  Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Location: Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden 1117 Bracketts Farm Road, Louisa, VA  Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening – We will discuss how to grow cold-hardy veggies, improve soil, use companion planting, and extend your growing season.
  • Garlic Planting Workshop – Get step-by-step guidance on planting garlic—from clove prep to overwintering techniques for a robust harvest.
  • Sweet Potato Harvest & Tips – Help harvest sweet potatoes for donation and learn how to grow your own slips at home!
  • Volunteer Appreciation Social – Enjoy baked goods and refreshments as a thank-you for your hard work! The workshop is open to the public – all experience levels are welcome.  Tools and materials provided. Please bring gloves, water, and a hat
  • RSVP Residents: Email us at lemggivinggarden@gmail.com Louisa Master Gardeners: Sign up on Better Impact Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpziiTxr9/

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
• NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!

New Announcements

• State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive
  • September 5th, 10:00-11:15 am | Herbs with Megan Tierney – Register for the September 5th Webinar Here
  • September 23rd, 2:00-3:00 pm | VCE Fruit Webinar Series: Apples – Register for the September 23rd Webinar here
• Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Mineral Farmers Market for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! 81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, Virginia
  • We’ll have a beautiful selection of: Shrubs, Ornamentals, Natives, Cool-weather vegetables, Herbs. Whether you’re refreshing your garden or planting something new, there’s something for every green thumb!
  • Note: This is a cash-only event – no credit cards accepted, so please come prepared. Spread the word, invite your gardening friends, and we’ll see you there!
  • Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9TLCimhH/
• Piedmont Landscape Conference: Celebrating Ecological Abundance in our Region | Date: Saturday, October 4 | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with registration at 8:00 | Location: Laurel Ridge Community College, Warrenton, VA | Tickets: $75 (includes a delicious lunch!) | Registration: Click here to register
  • Featured Speakers Include: Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation – a leading expert on plant diversity, fossil history, and conservation; Thomas Rainer, visionary landscape architect and horticultural futurist; Jeanne Braha & Dick Raines from iNaturalist – connecting people with nature through citizen science and biodiversity
  • Plus: Silent auction & raffle; Local vendor and community partner booths; Surprises throughout the day!All proceeds benefit the educational and outreach programs of the Fauquier and Rappahannock Master Gardener Association.
  • Event details and updates available on:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRCMasterGardeners
    Instagram: @fauqrappmgs

Old September Announcements

• The Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners‘ invite you to join us 9/4 at noon at the Prince Edward Extension Office for informative Lunch & Learn sessions:
• Lawn Renovation – 9/4
• Backyard Gardening Kids – Louisa Extension Master Gardeners – Join the Louisa Master Gardeners anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th at the Mineral Farmers Market for our final 2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids event! This fun, hands-on activity will teach children how to create their own birdseed feeders — and they’ll get to take them home to hang up and attract birds to their yard or patio. No fee and no need to RSVP — just come and join the fun! We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ayu6hB8M9/
• Join the James City County Master Gardeners for a guided tour of Lewis-Ginter Gardens, a picnic lunch in Byrd Park and a stroll through Maymont Gardens, conveniently transported by bus departing and returning to Williamsburg on Sept 11. Learn more and register here.
• Newport News Extension Master Gardeners 2025 Fall Plant Sale – September 13, 2025 – Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, Virginia | Our fall plant sale features native shrubs and trees, native plants (plugs and pots) as well as houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions. For details visit our website: http://nnmastergardeners.org/
• Louisa – Mineral Farmer’s Market 2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids: Hands-on gardening sessions for kids held at the Mineral Farmers Market on the following Saturdays from 8:00am – 12pm.  No cost to attend.   https://www.louisacvmg.org/events-calendar
  • Sept 14 – Bird seed Feeders 
• Notable Trees of Virginia Beach – Zoom – VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT GARDENING TALKS: Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7 pm via ZOOM for a Gardening Talks presentation on:  Notable Trees of Virginia Beach:  Take a tour of the remarkable trees in Virginia Beach with the Founder of the Virginia Beach Notable Tree Program.  See the magnificent trees in our area and learn what makes each of them “notable”, and sometimes even a Champion Tree! Go to VBMG.org and click on the Zoom link!  Check out upcoming Gardening Talks for 2025 as you explore our website! 
• Update September 12: Optimizing Vegetable Gardens with Soil and Water Management – Continuing Education Event In-person by VMGA Education Committee Register and information at https://vmga.net – More information here.

Old October Announcements

• Bracketts Charitable Garden: Fall/Winter Gardening & Garlic Planting Workshop Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden for a hands-on, educational morning in the garden! Date: October 6, 2025  Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Location: Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden 1117 Bracketts Farm Road, Louisa, VA  Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening – We will discuss how to grow cold-hardy veggies, improve soil, use companion planting, and extend your growing season.
  • Garlic Planting Workshop – Get step-by-step guidance on planting garlic—from clove prep to overwintering techniques for a robust harvest.
  • Sweet Potato Harvest & Tips – Help harvest sweet potatoes for donation and learn how to grow your own slips at home!
  • Volunteer Appreciation Social – Enjoy baked goods and refreshments as a thank-you for your hard work! The workshop is open to the public – all experience levels are welcome.  Tools and materials provided. Please bring gloves, water, and a hat
  • RSVP Residents: Email us at lemggivinggarden@gmail.com Louisa Master Gardeners: Sign up on Better Impact Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpziiTxr9/

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
• NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!

New Announcements

• State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive
  • September 5th, 10:00-11:15 am | Herbs with Megan Tierney – Register for the September 5th Webinar Here
  • September 23rd, 2:00-3:00 pm | VCE Fruit Webinar Series: Apples – Register for the September 23rd Webinar here
• Backyard Gardening Kids – Louisa Extension Master Gardeners – Join the Louisa Master Gardeners anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th at the Mineral Farmers Market for our final 2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids event! This fun, hands-on activity will teach children how to create their own birdseed feeders — and they’ll get to take them home to hang up and attract birds to their yard or patio. No fee and no need to RSVP — just come and join the fun! We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ayu6hB8M9/
• Bracketts Charitable Garden: Fall/Winter Gardening & Garlic Planting Workshop Join the Louisa Master Gardeners at the Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden for a hands-on, educational morning in the garden! Date: October 6, 2025  Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Location: Bracketts Farm Charitable Garden 1117 Bracketts Farm Road, Louisa, VA  Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening – We will discuss how to grow cold-hardy veggies, improve soil, use companion planting, and extend your growing season.
  • Garlic Planting Workshop – Get step-by-step guidance on planting garlic—from clove prep to overwintering techniques for a robust harvest.
  • Sweet Potato Harvest & Tips – Help harvest sweet potatoes for donation and learn how to grow your own slips at home!Volunteer Appreciation Social – Enjoy baked goods and refreshments as a thank-you for your hard work! The workshop is open to the public – all experience levels are welcome.  Tools and materials provided. Please bring gloves, water, and a hat
  • RSVP Residents: Email us at lemggivinggarden@gmail.com Louisa Master Gardeners: Sign up on Better Impact Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpziiTxr9/
• Optimizing Vegetable Gardens with Soil and Water Management – Continuing Education Event In-person by VMGA Education Committee Register and information at https://vmga.net – More information here.
• Notable Trees of Virginia Beach – Zoom – VIRGINIA BEACH MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT GARDENING TALKS: Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7 pm via ZOOM for a Gardening Talks presentation on:  Notable Trees of Virginia Beach:  Take a tour of the remarkable trees in Virginia Beach with the Founder of the Virginia Beach Notable Tree Program.  See the magnificent trees in our area and learn what makes each of them “notable”, and sometimes even a Champion Tree! Go to VBMG.org and click on the Zoom link!  Check out upcoming Gardening Talks for 2025 as you explore our website! 

Old September Announcements

• The Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners‘ invite you to join us 9/4 at noon at the Prince Edward Extension Office for informative Lunch & Learn sessions:
  • Lawn Renovation – 9/4
• Join the James City County Master Gardeners for a guided tour of Lewis-Ginter Gardens, a picnic lunch in Byrd Park and a stroll through Maymont Gardens, conveniently transported by bus departing and returning to Williamsburg on Sept 11. Learn more and register here.
• Newport News Extension Master Gardeners 2025 Fall Plant Sale – September 13, 2025 – Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, Virginia | Our fall plant sale features native shrubs and trees, native plants (plugs and pots) as well as houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions. For details visit our website: http://nnmastergardeners.org/
• Louisa – Mineral Farmer’s Market 2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids: Hands-on gardening sessions for kids held at the Mineral Farmers Market on the following Saturdays from 8:00am – 12pm.  No cost to attend.   https://www.louisacvmg.org/events-calendar
  • Sept 14 – Bird seed Feeders 

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
• NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!

New Announcements

1. State Office Webinar Series All webinars are recorded and posted in the webinar archive
   • July 16th, 1:00-2:15pm | July EMG Webinar: The Truth About Organic Gardening – Register for the July 16th Webinar here
   • August 11th, 2:00-3:00 pm | Landscape Design- The Art of It – Register for the August 11th Webinar Here
   • August 19th, 2:00-3:00pm | VCE Fruit Webinar Series : Economic Thresholds and IPM – Register for the August 19th Webinar here
   • September 5th, 10:00-11:15 am | Herbs with Megan Tierney – Register for the September 5th Webinar Here
   • September 23rd, 2:00-3:00 pm | VCE Fruit Webinar Series: Apples – Register for the September 23rd Webinar here
2. Submit your fall plant sale information! Last spring we compiled a list of spring plant sales; we are doing the same for fall plant sales. If your unit is planning a fall plant sale, submit it to be included on our list. Submit here.
3. Newport News Extension Master Gardeners 2025 Fall Plant Sale – September 13, 2025 – Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Drive Newport News, Virginia | Our fall plant sale features native shrubs and trees, native plants (plugs and pots) as well as houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions. For details visit our website: http://nnmastergardeners.org/

Old July Announcements

• The Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners’ invite you to join us on July 24th at noon at the Prince Edward Extension Office for informative Lunch & Learn sessions:
  • Let’s Compost! – 7/24
  • Planning Your Fall Garden – 8/7
  • Lawn Renovation – 9/4

Old August Announcements

• Louisa – Mineral Farmer’s Market 2025 Backyard Gardening for Kids: Hands-on gardening sessions for kids held at the Mineral Farmers Market on the following Saturdays from 8:00am – 12pm.  No cost to attend.   https://www.louisacvmg.org/events-calendar
  • Aug 2 – Planting Succulents
  • Sept 14 – Bird seed Feeders 

Old September Announcements

• MARK YOUR CALENDAR: OPTIMIZING VEGETABLES – 9/20/2025, 10-3 (with Field Trip – times may change somewhat) – VSU Wilder Bldg. 1 Hayden Dr. | MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! Fall Continuing Education Event: Optimizing Your Vegetable Growing – This event is advanced training for EMGs to provide optimum help to the public. Speakers: Leonard Githinji Ph.D VSU; Second speaker TBD. Location VSU Wilder Bldg. 1 Hayden Dr. Field Trip: Randalf Farm to demonstrate and practice drip and other irrigation techniques. Provided by the Education Committee of the Virginia Master Gardener Association. Registration will be posted soon at: education@vmga.net and future bi-weekly announcements from VMGA.

Old Announcements

• Allium leafminer – Participate in a citizen science project to monitor the spread of this new pest of alliums!
• NICH Infographics – A great advocacy resource if you need to explain the value of plants in different settings!