We are saddened by the loss of master gardener, Jenny Crandell.

Jenny’s Celebration of Life – Please consider wearing something bright in remembrance of Jenny’s free spirit and love of nature at her celebration of life at 11 a.m. October 10 at Kilmarnock Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kilmarnock Baptist Church or Northern Neck Partner for Pets.

Remembrances:

Bethany Robosold: She was a great Master Gardener colleague and was very dedicated to the Horticulture Therapy program.  I’m still trying to process the fact that she’s no longer with us.  If you have anything to share with our Horticulture Therapy team, please let me know and I will do the same. We will miss her a lot!  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.  It is a big loss.

Ted Munns: All, I have worked the MG efforts for many years, and now I have to add my thanks to Jenny for her small but important contribution to the success of the Hort Therapy sessions here at RWC.  Her distinctive voice and willingness to roll up her sleeves, made her memorable in my mind. I too just saw her recently and the suddeness of her passing should give us all pause to live for the moment and share the goodness of life.

RIP Ms Crandall
Bonita Russell: Oh my, I had just seen Jenny and her dog at the Native Plant Sale.  I am so sorry to hear that.  My condolence goes out to her family.
Mary Cleveland: I am so very sorry to hear of Jenny’s passing. I always looked forward to working with her on Horticulture Therapy at the nursing homes and, of course, seeing her dog Guber who delighted the residents. She not only came to work on horticulture therapy at the nursing home as a master gardener; she was a frequent visitor at other times with Guber at her side to bring a little sunshine to the residents.  May she rest in peace.
Barb K: Jenny was involved in many MG activities.  Years ago, she helped with SUMS.  She volunteered at the Historic Christ Church garden, Shiloh School, Hort therapy where she sometimes brought her dog, she helped nurture plants for bloom and grow, and helped make arrangements of flowers and herbs for the sale too.  Almeda said Jenny was an extension agent for about a year when someone took time off to pursue a masters degree.  She did so many things and was devoted to her family.  She will be missed.  
Betty Mill: I’m so sorry to read of Jenny’s passing.  She had such a kind heart. My prayers hopefully give her family some comfort for their loss.
EMG assisting a member of the Boys & Girls Club with planting a seedling in a raised bed.
Boys & Girls Club planting raised beds

About the Extension Master Gardener Program

The Extension Master Gardener Program is an educational program of Virginia Cooperative Extension  (VCE).  Working with VCE offices in Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, and Essex Counties, we are able to bring the knowledge and expertise of Virginia’s land-grant universities – Virginia Tech and  Virginia State University to the people of the Northern Neck.

Our organization supports a variety of programs specifically targeted to the unique growing conditions and environmental concerns of our  largely rural region, which is bordered by two major river systems and the Chesapeake Bay. Activities highlighted on this website include science enrichment programs in the schools; seminars and workshops for gardeners; gardening advice; horticultural therapy for seniors; a speakers’ bureau; shoreline advisory services; and specialized gardens demonstrating basic gardening principles.

We invite you to attend our programs, visit our demonstration gardens, and come to us with your gardening questions. You can reach us by email, by visiting or calling the VCE office in your county, and by stopping by our booths at farmers markets and special events throughout the area.