Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
The Plant Clinic at the Fairlington Farmers Market is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests, diseases, and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The Plant Clinic is located at the back of the Fairlington Community Center.
The Plant Clinic at Arlington Central Library is staffed by Extension Master Gardeners, who answer general gardening questions as well as questions about pests and diseases and plant identification. They also provide free soil test kits on request. The clinic is located in the Lobby of the Library.
Join Master Naturalist Amy Bolton to discuss how to incorporate the basic needs for wildlife into your outdoor space. Learn how choosing a few strategic plants can attract a host of birds, butterflies and mammals. Be surprised at the biodiversity you can support by planting native plants and creating a four-season habitat.
Meet with VCE Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners to choose the perfect plants for your garden! If you are planning to start or add to a native plant collection, they will help with plant selection, planting advice, and answer all your questions. In addition, there will be artists, food vendors, and bake sales.
Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See, Feel, Smell, Taste, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!
Are you interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer in Arlington and the City of Alexandria? Here is an opportunity to learn more about our volunteer training program requirements, meet and talk with current EMGs, and begin the decision-making process about whether this program is for you.
In anticipation of International Pollinator Week in mid-June, join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to discuss the small animals that perform such an important role in our home landscapes.
Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and share resources at an informational table at the Yorktown Civic Association Neighborhood Day on Sunday, June 7 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
The Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be at 4 Mile Run Market to answer your garden-related questions, teach about the value of soil testing, and share seeds and gardening resources with you. EMGs will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Read a story with Extension Master Gardeners and experience one of the senses of the garden: See, Feel, Smell, Taste, and Hear as the garden wakes up for spring!
By removing invasive, non-native species and planting a greater diversity of native plants in your own backyard, you can make a difference. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggest alternatives that look and "behave" similarly.