Gloucester Virginia Master Gardeners

08/04/2026

Have a question for a Master Gardener to answer about your garden, tree or lawn? Use the Gloucester Master Gardeners virtual helpdesk request form (below) or call the VCE-Gloucester office.

https://forms.gle/zSa12zcftgYANfCj7

07/30/2026

Mark your calendars now!📆📅

The 24th Annual Plant Extravaganza is fast approaching.

04/29/2026

⏰Master Gardener Training Course Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Ready to grow your gardening knowledge and give back to the community? Our Master Gardener Training Course registration opens tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register early!
More information here: https://gloucester.ext.vt.edu/programs/become-a-gloucester-extension-master-gardener-.html

We can’t wait to welcome a new class of Master Gardener trainees.

🌿 Master Gardener Challenge!
Can you identify these native plants?
Drop your guess in the comments and let’s see who has the best green thumb.

04/03/2026

What’s in Your Water? 💧

What’s in Your Water? 💧

Using a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water?

Take charge of your water quality! Virginia Cooperative Extension offers affordable water testing clinics across the state through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.

$70/sample kit (subsidized kits may be available)
Tests for: Coliform bacteria, E. coli, lead, copper, arsenic, hardness, pH, nitrate, sulfate, fluoride, and more!

Gloucester/Middlesex/Mathews clinic dates have been scheduled!

Kit Pick-Up:
6/22/2026
Gloucester- 12-1pm at TC Walker Education Center
Middlesex- 6-7PM at Cooks Corner Office Complex

6/23/2026
Mathews- 10-11AM Mathews Extension Office
Gloucester- 6-7PM at TC Walker Education Center

Sample Drop-Off:
6/24/2026
Gloucester- 7-9AM at TC Walker Education Center
Mathews- 8:30-9:30 AM at the Mathews Extension Office
Middlesex- 8-10AM at Middlesex Extension Office

Results Interpretation Meeting:
8/17, 12-1PM
TC Walker Education Center
6099 TC Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061

Register for your kit today at: https://tinyurl.com/VAHWQP-GL

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Glenn Sturm, Gloucester VCE at (804) 758-4120/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PN.
*TDD Number is (800) 828-1120

04/03/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn more about gardening and make a difference in your community?

Become a Gloucester Master Gardener!

The 2026 application period begins on April 30th.

Learn more: https://gloucester.ext.vt.edu/programs/become-a-gloucester-extension-master-gardener-.html