Chesapeake Master Gardeners

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

  Fall Publications

                       Starting New Plants from Stem Cuttings                                                  Pruning Crape Myrtles

                       Sustainable Landscape Management                                                      Perennial Bulbs                                               

                       Planning the Vegetable Garden                                                                Tree & Shrub Planting Guidelines

                       Vegetable Planting Guide and Recommended Planting Dates            Creating a Water-Wise Landscape

                       Summer Lawn Management: Watering the Lawn                                    Fall Vegetable Gardening     

                       Fall Lawn Care                                                                                             Is Saving Garden Seeds A Savings?

                       "Leave" Them Alone: Lawn Leaf Management

                       2008-2009 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations

                      NEW - Turf Podcasts:

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

• Red Thread and Pink Patch in Cool-season Lawns

• Lawn Management During Heat & Drought

• Managing Mushrooms in the Lawn

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: Saturday, October 04, 2008 , P.Fisher. © 2007-2008 VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake