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The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association supports its members — Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardeners serving the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren. The Association leads and financially supports projects, sponsors VCE home-gardening education events, coordinates each year’s Master Gardener class, and provides its members with unique continuing-ed and fellowship opportunities. Annual dues are $20 and open to all certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the Northern Shenandoah Valley unit.

What is an Extension Master Gardener?

Master Gardeners HelpingVirginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are educators who volunteer within their communities to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through sustainable landscape management, education, and training. Extension Master Gardeners are required to continue their education each year to stay up to date on current issues and recommendations for home gardeners. As an educational program of VCE, Extension Master Gardeners bring the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, to the people of the commonwealth.

The Class of 2025, to be held in Front Royal, will be forming soon. Learn more.

Ask a Master Gardener

If you have any type of gardening question, volunteers at our Extension “Ask a Master Gardener” Help Desks will research your problem and provide unbiased, research-based solutions. We can answer questions about trees, shrubs, house plants, perennials, annuals, and more! E-mail a description and photos of your gardening problems to your county, or stop by during our office hours in Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. Our Page and Clarke “Ask a Master Gardener” Help Desks operate virtually, and Extension Master Gardeners do not hold in-person office hours. During the growing season visit our booths at area plant clinics and farmers markets as well.

  • Clarke County
    • Drop-off location and hours: VCE Office, 524 Westwood Rd., Berryville, VA; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    • E-mail: ClarkeCountyAskAMG@gmail.com 
    • Phone: 540-955-5164
    • Clarke County Farmers Market in 2024: June 8, August 10, and October 12, 8 a.m.–Noon
  • Frederick County
    • Location: VCE Office, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA
    • Help Desk Hours: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.–Noon
    • E-mail: GreenHelpLine.FrederickCo@gmail.com
    • Phone: 540-665-5699
    • Winchester Farmers Market: First Tuesday and Third Saturday of each month, May–September, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Page County
    • Drop-off location and hours: VCE Office, 215 W. Main St., Suite C, Stanley, VA; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    • E-mail: pagecounty.ask.a.mg@gmail.com
    • Phone: 540-778-5794
    • Plant Clinic at Massanutten Country Corner: Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month, April–October, 10 a.m.–Noon
  • Shenandoah County
    • Location: VCE Office and Classroom, Shenandoah County Government Center, 600 N. Main St., Suite 100, Woodstock, VA
    • Help Desk Hours: First and third Fridays, May through September, 9 a.m. –Noon; First Fridays only, October through April, 9 a.m.–Noon
    • E-mail: greenhelpline@gmail.com
    • Phone: 540-459-6140
    • South Street Barn Farmers Market: Fourth Saturdays of each month, May–August, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Warren
    • Location: VCE Office, Warren County Government Center, 220 N. Commerce Ave., Suite 500, Front Royal, VA
    • Help Desk Hours: Every Monday (except holidays), April through September, 10 a.m. –Noon
    • E-mail: GreenHelpLine.WarrenCo@gmail.com
    • Phone: 540-635-4549

How to Participate

If you’d like to help others while serving your community as a VCE Master Gardener, see when the next class starts on our join page. Please also consider participating in our educational events or pick up some plants and gifts at our GardenFest & Master Gardener Plant Sale.

If you have questions about any programs, please email us at nsvmganews@gmail.com.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

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Save the Date!

Click on the events below for more info:

  • EMG Seed Exchange, February 7, 2026
  • GardenFest, June 6, 2026

EMG Information Tables

Click on the events below for more info:

  • National Indoor Plant Week, Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, September 13, 10 a.m.-Noon

 

Community Talks

Click on the events below for more info:

  • Perennial vs. Annual, Massanutten Country Corner, July 26, 11 am to Noon
  • African Gardening Influences in the Valley, Belle Grove Teaching Garden, July 29, 9:30 am
  • Soil, Nutrients, and Repotting House Plants, July 30, 10:30
  • Seed Starting for Fall Crops, Massanutten Country Corner, August 9, 11 am to Noon
  • Monarda (Bee Balm), Belle Grove Teaching Garden, August 12, 9:30 am
  • Native Bees, Massanutten Country Corner, August 23, 11 am to Noon
  • Tools and Tips for House Plant Care, August 27, 10:30
  • Landscape Design with Native Plants, Massanutten Country Corner, September 13, 11 am to Noon
  • Seed Saving, Massanutten Country Corner, September 27, 11 am to Noon
  • Keystone Species & Pollinators, Massanutten Country Corner, October 11, 11 am to Noon
  • Putting the Garden to Bed, Massanutten Country Corner, October 25, 11 am to Noon

Upcoming Children’s Workshops

Parents and guardians must remain with children during the workshops. Click on the events below for more info:

  • Composting and Vermicomposting, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, July 19, 10-11 a.m.
  • Composting and Vermicomposting, Seven Bends State Park, July 26, 10-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, August 14, 5-6 p.m.
  • Insects in the Garden, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, August 16, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at Seven Bends State Park (Leaf and Flower Prints), Aug 19, 8-10 a.m.
  • Insects in the Garden, Seven Bends State Park, August 23, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Leaf and Flower Prints), Aug 26, 8-10 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, September 11, 5-6 p.m.
  • Saving Seeds, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, September 20, 10-11 a.m.
  • Saving Seeds, Seven Bends State Park, September 27, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Gourd Bird Feeders), October 7, 9-11 a.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, October 9, 5-6 p.m.
  • Mini Workshop at the Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden (Gourd Bird Feeders), October 14, 9-11 a.m.
  • Preparing the Garden for Winter, Children’s Garden at the Strasburg Community Garden, October 18, 10-11 a.m.
  • Preparing the Garden for Winter, Seven Bends State Park, October 25, 10-11 a.m.
  • Samuels Nature Explorers, November 7, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, November 13, 5-6 p.m.
  • Nature Surprises for Kids at Bowman Library, December 11, 5-6 p.m.

 

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