Grow Eat Live Community Garden at Chesapeake Health Department, 748 Battlefield Boulevard, North, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Every Fall Chesapeake Master Gardener Volunteers visit First Grade Classrooms across Chesapeake Public Schools to Teach about Trees and Plant Trees. Sign up to attend one of our interesting and educational workshops this Fall.
Learn how to grow Microgreens or attend a tea party and learn more about the history of teas. Download the form to sign up. There will be a plant sale of many unusual varieties. Plant a Row will continue to collect fresh produce as well as canned and packaged goods through the middle of December. We have collected 12,196 lb to date but the need to feed the hungry continues to grow.
The collection site is at the Chesapeake Library on Cedar Road every Tuesday morning from 9 am to noon. Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends who came out to the sale and purchased plants. We can't wait to see your beautiful yards and gardens as they grow this year.
Learn how to grow Microgreens or attend a tea party and learn more about the history of teas. Download the form to sign up. There will be a plant sale of many unusual varieties. Plant a Row will continue to collect fresh produce as well as canned and packaged goods through the middle of December. We have collected 12,196 lb to date but the need to feed the hungry continues to grow.
The collection site is at the Chesapeake Library on Cedar Road every Tuesday morning from 9 am to noon. Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends who came out to the sale and purchased plants. We can't wait to see your beautiful yards and gardens as they grow this year.
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Intern Corner
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The intern class of 2021 have completed their virtual and inperson training classes. They will continue with their volunteer hours until they establish enough hours to become a Periennial Master Gardener. One of their assignments is to write an article to post on our website. Directions: From Battlefield South, turn Right onto Cedar Road; take the 4th Right on Library Rd.
Perennial Corner
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To complete annual recertification you must contribute 20 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of continuing education. We are featuring articles written by Master Gardeners on this website. Please ensure that your manuscript conforms to the American Society for Horticultural Science's Style Guide prior to submitting it.
Request a Speaker
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Chesapeake Master Gardeners' Speakers Bureau offers free, educational presentations to the community for groups composed of five or more individuals. Our Master Gardener speakers will share their years of experience through targeted (30 minute+) presentations in their areas of expertise. Please see the Speakers Bureau Roster for more information on available speakers and topics.
Help Desk
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The Chesapeake Extension Master Gardener Help Desk provides resources and solutions for the home gardener. Have a question? We've provided a list of our most popular publications below, but you can also get help by searching the online publications database or utilize our help desk services. Citizens may call, visit, or e-mail us with their gardening questions and we will supply the latest research-based information.
Green Thumb Classes
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The Green Thumb Gardening Series offers residents of Hampton Roads classes, workshops, and tours in partnership with VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. A new series of five classes starts every year in April and runs through mid-May, The schedule for 2020 is below.
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