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What is an Extension Master Gardener?

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 education and fellowship opportunities. Annual dues are $20 and open to all certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the Northern Shenandoah Valley unit. Virginia 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.

Ask a Master Gardener

If you have any type of gardening question, volunteers at our Extension “Ask a Master Gardener” Help Desks will provide unbiased, research-based solutions and guidance for any concerns you may have about trees, shrubs, house plants, perennials, annuals and more! You can reach out to us by: 1) sending an e-mail with a brief description and photos of your gardening problems to your local extension office;  2) collecting and packing specimens for plant, plant disease or pest identification to leave at our conveniently-located drop boxes; or 3) stopping by in person at the local extension office in Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren counties. Our Page County and Clarke County “Ask a Master Gardener” Help Desks operate virtually and do not hold in-person office hours. During the growing season, you may visit our booths at area plant clinics and farmers markets as well. Master Gardeners holding the weekly "Ask A Master Gardener" at the VCE office (Winchester, VA).
    • Clarke County
        • Drop-off location and hours: VCE Office, 524 Westwood Rd., Berryville, VA; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
        • Phone: 540-955-5164
        • Clarke County Farmers Market: TBA
    • Frederick County
        • Location: VCE Office, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA
        • Help Desk Hours: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.–Noon
        • Phone: 540-665-5699
        • Frederick County Farmers Market: TBA
    • 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.
        • 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
        • 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
        • Phone: 540-635-4549

How to Participate

Extension Master Gardeners dividing peonies for the upcoming Garden Fest Plant Sale. If you’d like to support 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.

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