PLANT CLINICS
From
April through October, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners are available
to answer gardening questions at the Irvington Farmers' Market -- first
Saturday of the month and the
Heathsville Farmers' Market -- third Saturday of the month
(MGs -- click here for volunteer schedule).
Gardening in
the Northern Neck of Virginia: A Handbook for Responsible
Gardeners (revised second edition) is now available. The handbook explains what you should know to be a
successful gardener in the Northern Neck. Cost: $10
For more information
on these and other Northern Neck Master Gardener (NNMG) activities,
contact:
NNMGs
Northumberland County Extension Office
P.O. Box 400
Heathsville, VA 22473
804-580-5694
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MISSION
Northern Neck Master Gardeners are trained
volunteers who provide their community with research based gardening and
horticulture information. They receive training in all areas of
horticulture from the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Service.
As educators for VCE, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners:
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Answer gardening questions in the local
Extension Offices, at local fairs, libraries, and garden centers
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Diagnose plant, insect and disease problems
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Promote safe use of pesticides and
fertilizers to protect water quality and the environment
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Instruct citizens in the community on
proper care of lawns, trees, shrubs and vegetables
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Write newspaper articles, fact sheets and
publications on gardening in the Northern Neck
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Conduct gardening programs for diverse
groups for all ages in the community
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Create and help maintain teaching gardens
in the community
The Northern Neck Master
Gardeners were founded in 1989.
In 2007, the Northern Neck
Master Gardeners donated over 8,300 volunteer hours.
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HELP DESK
From
November through March,
Northern Neck Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening
questions from 9 AM to Noon each Tuesday in Northumberland County
Extension Office. (MGs -
click here for
volunteer schedule
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