Fluvanna Master Gardeners

Educating the Fluvanna County community to use environmentally sound and sustainable horticulture practices.

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If you are looking for gardening and horticultural information we hope you will find it here. We have pages of Frequently Asked Questions, a curated list of links to science-based gardening topics, and our online Help Desk, where you can ask questions of our Master Gardeners.

Our Facebook group is our primary public communication media. We hope you will visit our group and "Like" us to see us in your Facebook feed.

Please explore our site and Happy Gardening!

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9 hours ago

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I was heartened to read this Ohio State article on peony blooms, or lack Thereof, There is hope for maybe 2022? 🤓𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺Who knew that peonies won't bloom during the first few years of establishment? I was wondering why all the peonies I've planted didn't bloom the first year, or the second year. This may be a logical explanation for my situation. Do you have peonies that fail to bloom? This article from Iowa State University Extension may provide some insight for you. -CKhttps://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2006/4-19/…! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Virginia
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4 days ago

Check out our Spring Newsletter! Spring To-Do List | Quarterly Meeting | Summer Workshop Dateshttps://mailchi.mp/blueridgeprism/spring-2021-newsletter ... See MoreSee Less

Spring 2021 Newsletter

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Registration is now open for Blue Ridge PRISM's Summer Invasive Plant Workshops. Learn what invasive plants are easily identified and controlled during the summer months. Each workshop has the same c...
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5 days ago

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WEED ALERT | Garlic Mustard

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Foliar Spray: Apply a recommended herbicide using a foliar spray, late fall and winter is best. Garlic mustard will respond to herbicide while bolting. A quick pulse on the trigger, and the plant ...
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5 days ago

Forgive me if this is a duplicate!Ready to get in the garden? Here's what you can plant in #Virginia in April! 🌱 Find more information about planting and harvest dates: bit.ly/SPES426-331Thank you Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program for this helpful graphic! #VCEresources #gardening #garden ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

They are in our county too.The southwest is in the midst of a prolonged drought and pine bark beetles are active in the Prescott, AZ area. Those wishing to protect single Ponderosa pine trees have some alternatives. However, once the tree is colonized, nothing can save it - despite what some "experts" may say.via Jeff Schalau, Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai Countyhttps://bit.ly/2OdrJAx~js ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Fluvanna Master Gardeners are happy to announce that our Help Desk is going live again beginning Tuesday, April 6, at the Fluvanna Public Library! We will have our table outside on the covered walkway and will be available with soil tests, literature and everything you need in the way of help for your gardening needs!Please plan to see us from 2-5 pm, beginning April 6 and continuing until the end of the growing season. Please wear masks and plan to keep a safe distance to protect all of us.We can't wait to see you! Remember, you can also contact us through our website - www.fluvannamg.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Working with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through sustainable landscape management educational Programs. SG
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2 weeks ago

These were normal daffodils last year. Does anyone know what happened to make it do this? Hoping it’s a good thing.... ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Which ones have you all used? My mom always used onion skins to dye some.Dare to Dye Differently: Natural Dyeing of Easter Eggs"Egg dying has been a long exercised practice to celebrate this holiday. The tradition derives from history and combines science and art... Read on in this article about selecting and using natural dyes from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners! https://bit.ly/3dzB4eqImage credit: Jaejene on Pixabay~MB ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Who knew? Food in your shade garden?"What can I grow in the shade?" If you don't have a sunny spot to grow a vegetable garden, you're probably wondering just what you can grow!? While many summer vegetables like tomatoes or squash need full sun, shade gardens can still support crops like beets or lettuce--depending on just how shady they are. A few options- Salad greens will tolerate dappled, indirect light- Swiss chard will tolerate dappled, indirect light- Broccoli will tolerate three to six hours of sun or fairly constant dappled shade- Beets will tolerate three to six hours of sun or fairly constant dappled shadeAlso think of other kinds of edible plants like mushrooms or blackberries, which will tolerate a half-day of shade.For more on what you can grow in the shade: https://transylvania.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/03/shady-characters-edibles-that-will-grow-in-the-shade/ ... See MoreSee Less

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I must look for this at the Virginia Native Plant SocietyPlant sale.Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a member of the Poppy Family. Members of this family typically contain a thick latex sap. Bloodroot is no exception. It contains a red sap, hence the common name bloodroot. Even after the flowers are done, this plant makes a handsome groundcover for several months in good moisture conditions. ... See MoreSee Less

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Horticultural Help Desk

The Fluvanna Master Gardeners Horticultural Help Desk at the Fluvanna Public Library will reopen on Tuesday April 6, 2021!

Weekly Help Desks are every Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm on the covered patio of the Library. Come with your questions on gardens, lawns, trees, and plants. We provide research-based advice, along with handouts, and reference material from Virginia Tech and other research institutions.

During the pandemic we require masks and social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available.

If you can't make the face to face Help Desk, you can still get help by contacting us by clicking here or the Help Desk tab at the top of any of our web-pages and completing the Contact Us form. You can also call the Fluvanna Virginia Cooperative Education office in Fork Union at 434-591-1950 and ask the staff to convey your message to us.

Bring us your gardening questions!

 Special note: If you wish to send a plant or insect sample to the VT Plant Clinic - PLEASE contact us FIRST for instructions on how to do this correctly or the Clinic may not be able to process your sample. Click on our Help Desk page for instructions for submitting plant samples.

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Master Gardeners in Action

How The Master Gardener Program Works

Purpose

Extension Master Gardeners are trained volunteers that educate and train the public in the latest gardening information and techniques. These volunteers run plant clinics; answer phone requests for horticultural information; establish and maintain demonstration gardens; work with people who have disabilities, youth, the elderly, and other special groups in the community; design and implement community involvement projects; and much more!

Activities:

  • Provide guidance on sustainable landscapes.
  • Conduct plant clinics.
  • Oversee teaching and demonstration gardens.
  • Staff the VCE Master Gardener Help Desk.
  • Run annual spring educational seminars.
  • And more!

Fluvanna Master Gardeners Are Busy In The County

Fluvanna Master Gardeners Activities

Public Events

We host many public events around the county. Click the link below to find out where we will be next.

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Contact The Help Desk

Contact our Help Desk for any of your problems or questions.

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Read Details Of Our Many Projects

The Fluvanna MGs have a wide variety of projects that will interest you.

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Our Mission

We are a local chapter of the Virginia Master Gardeners Association.

Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners (VCE-MGs) are volunteers working in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices in the community through sustainable landscape management. VCE-MGs play a vital role in educating and reaching out to their local community. Each Master Gardener contributes at least 20 service hours per year in addition to completing 8 hours of continuing education.

Master Gardeners help the Extension Service solve gardening problems and teach environmentally sound practices by:

  • Working in information booths at community events and fairs
  • Maintaining demonstration gardens
  • Answering garden questions at plant clinics
  • Teaching horticulture to beginning gardeners and youth
  • Using special talents, such as writing and photography, to benefit the program.