Upcoming Events
Library talks
Tuesday, June 17, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Growing Food @ Pearl Bailey Library
More information is available on the library's event page.
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
Our fall plant sale focuses on trees and shrubs as well as offering native plants (plugs and pots), houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions.
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.
Mobile Help Desk
Catch up with your local Extension Master Gardeners at our mobile help desk. Look for our table at community events around Newport News throughout the year! We are always happy to answer your questions and hear your gardening stories. Grab a brochure or a soil test kit when you stop by, and find out how to join our next master gardener training class!
We'll be at the Hilton Village Farmers Market on following dates:
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pick up mosquito dunks (cash only) and learn safe, effective mosquito control tips to protect your family, pets, and pollinators with mosquito lure demos. (10260 Warwick Blvd. Newport News)
Newport News Paw Paw Festival, Saturday, August 23,10 a.m. - 4 p.m., additional details coming soon! 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News
Plant Swap and Mobile Help Desk at the Main Street Library
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!
September 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 110 Main St, Newport News
Interested in our Mobile Help Desk attending your event? Contact our Help Desk for availability helpdesknnmga@gmail.com
Rain Barrel WorkshopS
In 2025, the Newport News Master Gardeners will conduct multiple Rain Barrel Workshops.
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Presentation and Assembly usually take an hour)
Final Rain Barrel Workshop of 2025:
June 21, 2025, registration closes Monday, June 16
The cost of the workshop is $65. You will be provided with a 55-gallon, food-grade barrel and all the parts needed to convert it into a rain barrel. There will be a demonstration on how to assemble the barrel, followed by Master Gardeners assisting each registrant in completing the barrel assembly.
Below is a video that shows the assembly process as well as documents you may find useful for rain barrel preparation, water conservation and gardening.
To register, visit our Workshops page. Once registered, you will be notified of any changes in dates and times.
For more information, call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838.
Vermiculture WorkshopS
Save some space in your calendar for one of our fantastic workshops! 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 $30 and must be reserved in advance.
Final Vermiculture Workshop of 2025:
June 21, 2025, registration closes Monday, June 16
All workshop events are held at 10:00 am at the Brittingham Mid-town Community Center. To register, visit our Workshops page. Once registered, you will be notified of any changes in dates, times and locations.
For more information, call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838.