New Announcements

The Biology of the Wild Solitary Bees:  Discover the fascinating world of wild solitary bees in this engaging 8-week webinar series designed for bee enthusiasts and anyone interested in pollinator conservation. Participants will explore the biology, ecology, and evolution of solitary bees through accessible, science-based presentations grounded in natural history and current research. Topics include bee diversity, life cycles, nesting behaviors, mating systems, foraging ecology, plant interactions, and the many environmental threats affecting bee populations in a changing world. This series will deepen participants’ understanding and appreciation of wild solitary bees while providing practical knowledge to support pollinator stewardship and conservation efforts.

Weekly, September 15 – November 3, 2026, Sign Up for this webinar Here!

Old May Announcements

VCE EMG Spring Plant Sales See details for all of the upcoming plant sales! Click here for a compiled list. 

The Master Gardeners of Prince William County Plant Sale – Sep 5th, St. Benedictine Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA

• On the Saturday indicated above, and, if plants are still available, during any Saturday-in-the-Garden program.
• An expected plant list is found online. More info about the event can be found here!
• CASH & CHECK PAYMENTS ONLY

We have a new VCE policy about pesticide use by volunteers to reflect new legislation just signed into law this month. Volunteers are now exempt from required licensing if using herbicides on state land, with some stipulations. Previously the exemption only applied to locality land. See the revised policy here.

Old Announcements

State Office Webinar Series All recorded webinars can be found by clicking here.

• June- no webinar, Virginia’s EMG College Conference!
• July- Save the Date for European Pears with Ashley Thompson July 23rd 2:00-3:30
• August- Save the Date for Brambles with Jayesh Samtani August 20th 2:00-3:30

New Rapidan River Master Gardener Class Series – Carver Center, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733

• We’re excited to share that the Rapidan River Master Gardeners are planning a 2026 class series! Visit our website for class details and registration. All classes are open to the public. Click here for more information on the event.

New Announcements

The Biology of the Wild Solitary Bees:  Discover the fascinating world of wild solitary bees in this engaging 8-week webinar series designed for bee enthusiasts and anyone interested in pollinator conservation. Participants will explore the biology, ecology, and evolution of solitary bees through accessible, science-based presentations grounded in natural history and current research. Topics include bee diversity, life cycles, nesting behaviors, mating systems, foraging ecology, plant interactions, and the many environmental threats affecting bee populations in a changing world. This series will deepen participants’ understanding and appreciation of wild solitary bees while providing practical knowledge to support pollinator stewardship and conservation efforts.

Weekly, September 15 – November 3, 2026, Sign Up for this webinar Here!

June Announcements

NSVMG GardenFest 2026 – 6/6/2026, 8am-2pm, rain or shine, Belle Grove Historic Plantation Middletown, VA

• Enjoy a day out while buying plants, garden supplies, and food at the event
• View our flyer here!

Old May Announcements

VCE EMG Spring Plant Sales See details for all of the upcoming plant sales! Click here for a compiled list. 

The Master Gardeners of Prince William County Plant Sale – Sep 5th, St. Benedictine Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA

• On the Saturday indicated above, and, if plants are still available, during any Saturday-in-the-Garden program.
• An expected plant list is found online. More info about the event can be found here!
• CASH & CHECK PAYMENTS ONLY

We have a new VCE policy about pesticide use by volunteers to reflect new legislation just signed into law this month. Volunteers are now exempt from required licensing if using herbicides on state land, with some stipulations. Previously the exemption only applied to locality land. See the revised policy here.

Old Announcements

SAVE THE DATE: Extension Master Gardener College

2026 EMGC – Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, VA

We are pleased to announce that EMGC 2026 will be at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, Virginia, June 26-28. Registration is now open and closes June 1.

• Click here to see more info on the college here.

State Office Webinar Series All recorded webinars can be found by clicking here.

• June- no webinar, Virginia’s EMG College Conference!
• July- Save the Date for European Pears with Ashley Thompson July 23rd 2:00-3:30
• August- Save the Date for Brambles with Jayesh Samtani August 20th 2:00-3:30

New Rapidan River Master Gardener Class Series – Carver Center, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733

• We’re excited to share that the Rapidan River Master Gardeners are planning a 2026 class series! Visit our website for class details and registration. All classes are open to the public. Click here for more information on the event.

New Announcements

Submit Your Pollinator Week Event! June marks Pollinator Month where we recognize our pollinators and our need to support them.

• Please enter any pollinator events your volunteers are planning or participating in by Tuesday May 12 at 12 pm. Events can be submitted by clicking here!

Old May Announcements

VCE EMG Spring Plant Sales See details for all of the upcoming plant sales! Click here for a compiled list. 

The Master Gardeners of Prince William County Plant Sale – Sep 5th, St. Benedictine Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA

• On the Saturday indicated above, and, if plants are still available, during any Saturday-in-the-Garden program.
• An expected plant list is found online. More info about the event can be found here!
• CASH & CHECK PAYMENTS ONLY

We have a new VCE policy about pesticide use by volunteers to reflect new legislation just signed into law this month. Volunteers are now exempt from required licensing if using herbicides on state land, with some stipulations. Previously the exemption only applied to locality land. See the revised policy here.

June Events

NSVMG GardenFest 2026 – 6/6/2026, 8am-2pm, rain or shine, Belle Grove Historic Plantation Middletown, VA

• Enjoy a day out while buying plants, garden supplies, and food at the event
• View our flyer here!

Old Announcements

SAVE THE DATE: Extension Master Gardener College

2026 EMGC – Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, VA

We are pleased to announce that EMGC 2026 will be at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, Virginia, June 26-28. Registration is now open and closes June 1.

• Click here to see more info on the college here.

State Office Webinar Series All recorded webinars can be found by clicking here.

• June- no webinar, Virginia’s EMG College Conference!
• July- Save the Date for European Pears with Ashley Thompson July 23rd 2:00-3:30
• August- Save the Date for Brambles with Jayesh Samtani August 20th 2:00-3:30

New Rapidan River Master Gardener Class Series – Carver Center, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733

• We’re excited to share that the Rapidan River Master Gardeners are planning a 2026 class series! Visit our website for class details and registration. All classes are open to the public. Click here for more information on the event.