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.
Got Gardening Questions?
Visit Us at the Farmer’s Market!
Bring your questions, photos, or plant samples—we’re happy to help!
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:
Look for our GPMGA banner!
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🌻 July in the Garden 🍉
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Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and disease problems
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Harvest vegetables regularly to encourage continued production
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Mulch garden beds to conserve moisture during hot weather
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Keep an eye out for tomato hornworms and other summer pests
🌺 August in the Garden 🦋
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Continue harvesting tomatoes, peppers, beans, and summer squash
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Divide and transplant bearded iris after blooming has finished
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Plan and prepare for fall vegetable planting
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Support pollinators with late-season blooms and a water source
For More Seasonal Tips, check out our monthly newsletter!
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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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