Northern Neck Master Gardeners

I-SEA PROGRAM

The Integrated-Shoreline Evaluation Assistance (I-SEA) Program was created to assist private homeowners manage storm water runoff and shoreline erosion.  If you are interested in this service, click on the following documents to learn more and register:

Description of service
Registration form
Questionnaire
 

"I-SEA Workshop"
June 2
10 AM - Noon
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Newton Branch, 22 Coles Point Road, Hague, Virginia
NNMGs will explain how to evaluate, understand, and treat shoreline erosion problems.

"Rain Barrel Workshop"
June 9
10 AM to Noon
Menokin
Contact Northumberland Extension Office for details (580-5694).

 

Reedville Living Shoreline Teaching Garden Brochure
(click to read or print)

Northern Neck Master Gardener Activity Report for 2010
(click to read or print)

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

www.offices.ext.vt.edu/
northumberland

www.offices.ext.vt.edu/
lancaster

www.offices.ext.vt.edu/
westmoreland

www.offices.ext.vt.edu/
richmond

MISSION

     Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMGs) 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:

• Answer gardening questions in the local Extension Offices, at local fairs, libraries, and garden centers

• Diagnose plant, insect and disease problems

• Promote safe use of pesticides and fertilizers to protect water quality and the environment

• Instruct citizens in the community on proper care of lawns, trees, shrubs and vegetables

• Write newspaper articles, fact sheets and publications on gardening in the Northern Neck

• Conduct gardening programs for diverse groups for all ages in the community

• Create and help maintain teaching gardens in the community

The Northern Neck Master Gardeners were founded in 1989. 

In 2010, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners donated over 9,000 volunteer hours.

 HELP DESK

     From November through March, Northern Neck Master Gardeners answer gardening questions from 9 AM to Noon  in the Northumberland County Extension Office each Tuesday.    Questions from residents in Westmoreland County and Lancaster Counties will be forwarded to master gardener volunteers in Northumberland during these winter months. 

NNMGs:  To sign up for the help desk online, click one of the following:

Northumberland: http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=helpdesknorth   
Lancaster: http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=helpdesklancaster  
Westmoreland: http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=helpdeskwestmoreland

PLANT CLINICS

NNMGs:  To sign up for plant clinics online, click one of the following:

Heathsville:  http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=heathsville_plant_clinics

Irvington:  http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=irvington_plant_clinics

Tappahannock:  http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=tappahannock_plant-clinics

Special Events:  http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=special_plant_clinics  (special events include the following:  Earth Store: April 7
                    Murphy's: May 5
                    Allisons:  May 12
                    Down on the Farm:  May 12
                    Stratford:  Wine Fest: Sept. 22
                    Stratford: Harvest Fest:  Sept. 23