West Virginia Master Gardeners

05/13/2026

04/25/2026

MCMGA is at the Hartselle Farmer Market for Opening Day. Come see us!

04/24/2026

Have seeds laying around your house needing to find a good home? Like to check out other seeds others use? Join the Randolph-Tucker County Master Gardeners for a Seed Swap March 20th from 9am to 11am at the Mountaintop Library in Thomas.

04/17/2026

The West Virginia Extension Master Gardener 2026 Conference is underway!

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

The timing. The accuracy. The commitment to crossing directly in front of the turtle crossing sign.

Here are some ways you can help turtles as they become more active near roadways.

🐢Slow down in areas where turtles live

🐢If you have to stop and help a turtle cross a road, make sure to prioritize your safety first

🐢If it needs help, move it in the direction it was already going

🐢A car mat works great for moving turtles

🐢Don't pick up a turtle by the tail. That is how you injure a turtle and immediately regret your choices

🐢Snapping turtles have very long necks and a very short temper. Hands near the back of the shell only. Respect the business end

Every turtle you help across the road is one more chance for the next generation to exist. Check out the comments to see our full list of tips on helping turtles.

Photo of a turtle crossing a road at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Photo by L. Bryant/USFWS

04/12/2026

Tried and True Selections for the Mid-Atlantic The genus name of this showy native honors naturalist John Tradescant. Its common name may derive from several characteristics: its crouching spider-like leaf arrangement or web-like flower filaments or sap secretions. Virginia Native...

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

The conference is less that 2 weeks away! Regular registration ends April 6. To register visit:

An annual gathering of members of the West Virginia Extension Master Gardener Association.