Chesapeake Master Gardeners

Green Thumb Gardening Classes begin April 2012 

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The Master Gardener program is a volunteer educational partnership between Virginia Cooperative Extension and the citizens of the Commonwealth whose purpose is to provide research-based information from both Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. The Chesapeake Master Gardener Volunteer program is one of the ways Virginia Cooperative Extension teaches citizens how to beautify their communities, learn the art and science of horticulture, protect air and water quality, and maintain our environment for future generations. 

This site will serve both members and the public. Information will be provided on upcoming events around the Hampton Roads area, newsletters with valuable information, along with links to many areas of interest.

Have a gardening question? Try our gardening self-help section.

Average number of frost-free days in Tidewater:  230

   Winter Publications

                        2010-2011 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations                  Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb 2012)

                       On-Line Companies & Nurseries                                                                Poinsettia Pages

                       Tree & Shrub Planting Guidelines                                                              Plant Propagation From Seed                  

                       Backyard Wildlife Habitats                                                                            Managing Winter Injury to Trees & Shrubs

                       Seed For The Garden                                                                                     Perennial Bulbs   

                       Irrigating the Home Garden                                                                          Feeding Wild Birds

                       Vegetable Planting Guide and Recommended Planting Dates          Pruning Crapemyrtles

                       Home Landscape Practices to Protect Water Quality                           

                       Fall Planting for Spring-flowering Bulbs                                                  

                      Turf Podcasts:

• Spurweed—a Lawn Pest that Truly is a ‘Pain’!

• Beetlemania—White Grub Control in Lawns

• It's Only a Matter of Slime

• Red Thread and Pink Patch in Cool-season Lawns

• Lawn Management During Heat & Drought

• Managing Mushrooms in the Lawn

• Turfgrass Varieties for Mid-Atlantic Lawns

• My Turf's On Ice

• I Think My Lawn Has Died This Winter

Check back soon to see what we have added.         

Telephone us at: 757-382-6348

Visit us at: Chesapeake Extension Office

Email us at: gardener@cityofchesapeake.net

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: Monday, January 02, 2012 , P.Fisher. © 2007-2012 VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake