Upcoming Events
rain barrel workshops
Rain Barrel Workshops are designed to educate homeowners in the importance of water conservation and recycling while creating a rain barrel for use in their home landscape and gardens. Our workshops, held throughout the year, feature experts from Newport News Waterworks, Newport News Recycling Division, and Newport News Extension Master Gardeners.
May 9, 2026
vermiculture workshops
Ready to take your home gardening to the next level? Want to compost but don’t have room? Looking for a year round source of fertilizer? Vermiculture, or worm composting, may be the answer for you. Learn about the benefits of raising worms in your own home and walk away with your own complete worm composting bin. Your kids will LOVE this workshop!
May 9, 2026
Plant Swap and Mobile Help Desk
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10 AM – 12 PM
Main Street Library in Newport News
Do you love plants?! Join us for a community plant swap at the Main Street Library. Bring a plant, take a plant....but don't let that keep you from coming if you don't have a plant to share!
Bring your herbs, vegetables, annuals, native plants, shrubs, trees, houseplants to share.
Newport News Master Gardeners will be set up with resources to share, like helping you determine the best place for your new plant! We are always thrilled to answer your questions, hear your gardening stories, and help you find your green thumb. This is a family friendly event!
Native Plants Lecture with Newport News Master Gardeners
Saturday, May 16, 2026 2 PM – 3 PM
Location: Pearl Bailey Library
2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Join us at Pearl Bailey Library on Saturday, May 16 with Master Gardener Christina Verderosa to learn about Native Plants in our area! Do you want to restore biodiversity, protect the planet, or reduce the cost of lawn maintenance?
This is the time to learn about the importance of native plants! We will discuss why native plants are critical for the environment, as well as share alternatives for commonly planted ornamental plants.
Adults 18+, registration not required. Free and open to the public.
Microgreens Make and Take
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 PM
Location: Main Street Library, 110 Main St, Newport News, VA 23601
Registration is required and opens 10 days before the event.
Register here: library.nnva.gov/264/Events-Calendar
Want to add color, crunch, and nutrients to your meals? Join us for a fun, hands-on Microgreens Workshop with Extension Master Gardener Sue Campbell!
Learn how to grow nutritious microgreens at home and take home your own planting to get started right away. Microgreens are easy, fast, and packed with flavor, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!
Interested in our Mobile Help Desk attending your event? Contact our Help Desk for availability helpdesknnmga@gmail.com
Fall plant sale
Saturday, September 26th, 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center,
570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
Join the Newport News Master Gardener Association for our annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a one-day-only event and a wonderful opportunity to find unique plants while supporting local horticultural education.
Our annual fall sale is one of the best opportunities of the year to shop for native trees and shrubs, which thrive when planted in autumn as roots establish in cooler weather. We’ll also have a great selection of:
Native plugs & pollinator favorites (plug list coming in August)
Larger native plants
Houseplants
Ferns & hostas
Vegetables
Specialty garden finds
Expert Gardening Help On Site
Our Help Desk and Design Desk will be available during the sale to answer gardening, landscaping, and plant selection questions.
Payment Accepted
Cash • Check • Credit Card (processing fee applies)
Supporting Our Community
Proceeds from all plant sales support horticulture grants for Newport News public and private schools, as well as Master Gardener educational programming throughout our community.
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.