Newport News
Master Gardeners
Mobile Help Desk
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!
September 23rd from 9 am to 12 pm
Hampton Roads Urban Agriculture Farmer's Market
October 7th and 8th from 10 am to 5 pm
Newport News "Fall-O-Ween" at Newport News Park
October 21st from 11 am to 3 pm
Hidenwood Presbyterian Fall Festival
October 2023 through March 2024:
Every second Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm
at the Grissom Library
November 4th from 1 pm to 5 pm
The Mariners' Museum and Park Fall Festival
Rain Barrel WorkshopS
Rain barrel kits are $60 and must be reserved in advance.
Registration is now open! Save some space in your calendar for our fantastic workshop!
2024 workshop dates will be available for registration soon!
Save space on your calendar for workshops on February 24th, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, or June 22nd.
Vermiculture WorkshopS
Save some space in your calendar for our fantastic workshop! 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.
2024 workshop dates will be available for registration soon!
Save space on your calendar for workshops on February 24th, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, or June 22nd.