Got Gardening Questions?
Visit Us at the Farmer’s Market!
Bring your questions, photos, or plant samples—we’re happy to help!
Look for our GPMGA banner!
🌿 See Where to Find Us on our Calendar
Registration is Open for Goochland & Powhatan Counties—both are accepting registrations for the October 2026 Virginia Household Water Quality Program, an annual service offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension in partnership with Virginia Tech water quality specialists.
Accurate, affordable testing for private water sources, including wells, springs, and cisterns. For more details and to register, use the links below:
What Can We Do For You?
As Extension Master Gardeners, we are here to support your lawn and garden success. We offer research‑based guidance, educational programs, and a wide range of resources for growing flowers, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals.
Explore our site to learn more about our community garden projects, annual events—including our native plant sale, Spring Garden Fest, and Rain Barrel workshops—and the horticultural classes we provide through our Speakers Bureau.
🍅 May in the Garden 🌻
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Plant warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squash
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Watch for early signs of pests and disease
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Mulch beds to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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Deadhead spring blooms to encourage more flowers
For More Seasonal Tips, check out our monthly newsletter!
(to view our monthly issues without signup, visit our Publications page)
We love beautifying our communities with project gardens and providing helpful resources for our neighbors!
Be sure to visit our PROJECTS page to learn about the various community gardens our Master Gardeners tend and care for regularly.
From invasive plants, to plant diseases, and finding alternatives to pesticides, and solutions to landscaping problems, we are armed to help others by promoting and keeping our natural resources alive and thriving.
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