Welcome to Gloucester County, Virginia!
We are a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia established in 1651 and named after Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester (the third son of Charles I of England.)
Who are Master Gardeners?
Gloucester Master Gardeners are volunteer educators who work within Gloucester County to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticultural practices using sustainable landscape management, education and training.
Why Become a Master Gardener?
Gloucester Master Gardeners gain valuable horticultural knowledge that we can share within our community. By teaching and demonstrating responsible environmental landscape practices. Gloucester Master Gardeners improve the quality of life in the County. Additional benefits to joining Master Gardeners include the opportunities to learn from other members and make new friends who have many common interests. Members help our community and have fun at the same time. So Join us! Contact the Gloucester Extension Office for more information at 804-693-2602.
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How to Become a Master Gardener
Interested in becoming a Gloucester Extension Master Gardener? Learn how by following this link.
Upcoming Events
GEMG Bob Beyea and Rose Sullivan manning the booth to answer questions and help visitors during this event.
Native plants at our Plant Extravaganza sale last year.
April 20, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Master Gardeners Presents
Historic Garden Week at Brent and Becky’s
"Gardening Methods"
GEMGs will be manning a booth at Brent & Becky’s to answer questions about gardening and conducting tours of the bulb shoppe gardens.
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historic Garden Week
Gloucester-Mathews Tour- Tours selected this year will give access to 3 waterfront homes – River Promise (1987); Paget (1928); and the Mazzocco home (1990), all overlooking the Ware River.
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August 17, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Master Gardeners Presents
"Pollinator Gardens"
August 17th is also Honey Bee Day! Learn what plants to grow and how we can help these most tenacious pollinators and others!
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August 24, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Master Gardeners Presents
"Native Plant ID"
presented by Gloucester Extension Master Gardener Rose Sullivan.
What plants are natives to this area? Learn the importance of why it's beneficial for us to plant natives versus non-native species for the benefit of our environment.
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September 13, 2024 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
September 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. – noon
Plant Extravaganza
Moose Lodge 886 Family Center, Rt 17, Gloucester, Virginia
presented by Gloucester Extension Master Gardeners
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Native plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, houseplants, gently used tools, books and more at great prices! Proceeds benefit the Gloucester Master Gardeners Scholarship Fund.
