Mobile Help Desk

Newport News, VA

Catch up with your local Extension Master Gardeners at our mobile help desk. 

You can look out for our table at community events around Newport News throughout the year!  We are always thrilled to answer your questions, hear your gardening stories, and help you find your green thumb.  Grab a brochure or a soil test kit when you stop by, and find out how to join our next training class to become a master gardener!

October 8th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm at Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

November 5th, 11:00am - 5:30pm Mariner's Museum Park Festival

November 12th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

December 10th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

January 14th, 2023, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

February 11th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

March 11th, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grissom Library "Ask a Master Gardener"

Rain Barrel WorkshopS

2022 Rain Barrel "Drive-throughs" are coming soon.  Rain barrel kits are $60 and must be reserved in advance. 

Vermiculture WorkshopS

2022 Vermiculture "Drive-throughs" are coming soon.  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 project!  Vermiculture kits are $25 and must be reserved in advance.