Chesapeake Extension Master Gardener Help Desk

The Chesapeake Extension Master Gardener Help Desk provides resources and solutions for the home gardener. 

Have a question? Try our self-help publications below.

Citizens may call, visit, or e-mail us with their gardening questions and we will supply the latest research-based information. Gardeners are encouraged to bring in samples for diagnosis and solutions to gardening problems. If we cannot diagnose the problem on site, we will mail samples to Virginia Tech for laboratory analysis.  For directions on collecting samples, please click here.

Help Desk hours: Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00am to 1:00pm from March through October. Samples may be dropped off from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding holidays).

Telephone us at: 757-382-6348

Visit us at: Chesapeake Extension Office

Email us at: gardener@cityofchesapeake.net 

Plant Disease Guide

Weed Identification

Insect Identification

Top 100 FAQ's

Publications:

* Annuals, Perennials, & Bulbs 
* Children's Gardening
* Fertilizer
* Fruits 
* Gardening & Health
* Herbs
* Indoor Gardening
* Insects & Pesticides
* Integrated Pest Management
* Landscape Maintenance & Construction
* Lawns
* Monthly Gardening Tips
* Plant Diseases
* Soils & Soil Testing Laboratory
* Special Occasions
* Specialty Landscape Designs
* Tools and Equipment
* Trees, Shrubs and Groundcovers
* Vegetables 
* Water Quality
* Yard Waste Management



*2007 Pest Management Guide - Home Grounds & Animals

The Chesapeake Office is a part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, an educational outreach program of Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. We provide research based information through a system of campus and locally based educators.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.

Last update: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 , P.Fisher. © 2007-2008 VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake