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The mission of the Norfolk Master Gardener Association is to provide current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of our community.

Educational Outreach Programs

The Norfolk Master Gardener (NMG) program offers many opportunities for volunteers to be involved with projects that improve the environmental conditions and beauty of the city of Norfolk. These projects provide an outlet to demonstrate to the general public that the NMG and VirginiaCooperative Extension are available to provide the public with accurate, research-based horticultural information.

Youth Programs

A new committee has been created to identify NMGV projects that will involve Norfolk’s youth. We hope to reach a larger number of youngsters by assisting recreation center staffs with garden design, installation, and maintenance with other educational activities. Our first project was the Ocean View Recreation Center at 20thBay Street. The City of Norfolk cooperates by tilling the 2 garden plots and providing the compost. NMGVs work with the children to grow vegetables as well as catching fish. At the end of the summer, they have a fish fry featuring vegetables which they grew.

Horticultural Therapy Program

NMGV sponsors a plant therapy project at the Norfolk Sentara Hospital by providing plant and garden activities with long term rehabilitation patients.

Virginia Cooperative Publications for Homeowners            

Lawn & Garden

• Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs
• Beekeeping
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Garden Insects / Pests
• Garden & Landscape Design
• Garden Plant Diseases
• Gardening & The Environment
• Indoor Plants
• Lawns
• Tools & Techniques
• Trees, Shrubs, & Groundcovers

Nursery, Greenhouse, & Turf

• Nursery & Greenhouse
• Turf

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