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2021 Fall Information & Programs

Attend a Fall Workshop 

Sign up to attend one of our interesting and educational workshops this Fall. Learn how to grow Microgreens or attend a tea party and learn more about the history of teas. Download the form to sign up.

Plant a Row for the Hungry - Continues to Collect

Plant a Row will continue to collect fresh produce as well as canned and packaged goods through the middle of December. We have collected 12,196 lb to date but the need to feed the hungry continues to grow. The collection site is at the Chesapeake Library on Cedar Road every Tuesday morning from 9 am to noon. 

 

2021 Chesapeake Master Gardener Plant Sale

The 2021 Chesapeake Master Gardener Plant Sale on April 23 and 24 was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends who came out to the sale and purchased plants. We can't wait to see your beautiful yards and gardens as they grow this year.Thank you to all of the Chesapeake Master Gardener Volunteers' who planted, potted and grew the fabulous plants, set up the sale and worked hard to make it our BEST sale ever. 

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 Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Season

The Hurricane Season runs from May 15 through November 30. Virginia Cooperative Extension has prepared a video that will help you be prepared. Click HERE to Watch it. 

 TEACHING GARDEN UPDATES 

September Update Report 

There has been a lot of activity in the teaching gardens. Click Here for the latest update.

WEED GARDEN  

 Welcome to the newest garden in the Chesapeake Master Gardener Teaching Garden, THE WEED GARDEN.  It is the Garden of plants you love to hate.  Denise, one of our Master Gardeners, has designed a display of the 15 most nauseous weeds in Virginia in one location.  Our intent is to provide you information that will allow you to identify them, methods to eradicate them and a way, if possible, to eat them.  Remember if you "can't beat them eat them". We invite everyone to inspect our new display of the most despised plants in Virginia at 212 Holt Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322.

We have also created some reference materials so you can learn more about the weeds in our garden. You can download a pdf here: Weed Garden Identification Sheet.

  Retention Pond and Buffer Garden Teaching Signs

Neignborhoods, schools or businesses that have a retention pond with a buffer garden should consider getting a set of these teaching signs. The set of five 36" x 24" signs were developed by our GREEN TEAM. There signs outline the best practices for maintaining a retention pond and buffer garden. They are attractive, durable outdoor signs that can be installed around a retention pond. Chesapeake Master gardeners will pay half of the cost of the signs as an educational value to the community. To view the signs click HERE. If you are interested in getting a set or need more information contact Mike Andruczyk at 757-382-6348.

This set of signs is installed at Atlantic Shores Christian School.