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# Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association

Volunteer Educators Serving Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, & Warren Counties

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://nsvmga.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://nsvmga.org/) - 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
- [Join Us!](https://nsvmga.org/join/) - Join VCE Master Gardeners in Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties.
- [GardenFest](https://nsvmga.org/events/gardenfest/) - Buy plants, teach kids gardening, talk with Master Gardeners, and enjoy a day in the Valley at GardenFest.
- [Contact Us](https://nsvmga.org/more/contact/) - Contact us for gardening help or for more information on the VCE Master Gardener Program.
- [EMG Spotlight](https://nsvmga.org/emg-spotlight-2/) - Interview with Mike Korrigan (August 2026) Q1) Tell us about how you became interested in becoming an EMG.Back in my working days, a copy of an EMG flyer came into my hands, like a paperseedling promising horticultural adventure. I applied, but — much like a tomato plantedtoo early — I missed the deadline and was
- [In Memoriam](https://nsvmga.org/more/in-memoriam/) - In memory of those NSVMGA members we have lost.
- [Speakers Bureau](https://nsvmga.org/speakers/) - Master Gardener Speakers Bureau Horticulture Presentations in Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. Some availability outside that area.
- [Nature Surprises for Kids](https://nsvmga.org/programs/youth/nature-surprises/) - Extension Master Gardeners sponsor monthly gardening workshops for children at Bowman Library in Stephens City VA.
- [Monthly Gardening Tips](https://nsvmga.org/info/monthly-tips/) - Useful gardening tips to plan your best practices for the year. January February March Lawns & Landscaping April Annuals, Bulbs, & Perennials Groundcovers, Shrubs, & Trees Insects Lawns & Landscaping Vegetables May Lawns & Landscaping Annuals, Bulbs, & Perennials Groundcovers, Shrubs, & Trees Vegetables Gardening Indoors June Annuals, Bulbs, & Perennials Groundcovers, Shrubs, & Trees Herbs
- [Gardening Info](https://nsvmga.org/info/) - Get information that will help you with gardening in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, plus important alerts.
- [Scholarships](https://nsvmga.org/programs/scholarships/) - The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association will award up to $6,000 in scholarships to area high school students.
- [Seed Lending Library](https://nsvmga.org/programs/seed-lending-library/) - Want to try growing from seed and share the results with others? Borrow seed from one of our seed lending libraries! Visit one of our five locations to swap seeds at your convenience and learn more at one of our upcoming Seed Starting Demonstrations. Are you here to check out seeds from your local
- [Youth](https://nsvmga.org/programs/youth/) - Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association offers many programs for youth in the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren.
- [Programs](https://nsvmga.org/programs/) - We sponsor gardening programs in Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. Come join us!
- [Current Issue](https://nsvmga.org/programs/youth/nature-surprises/current-issue/) - For research-based gardening advice and upcoming local events and activities, subscribe to our newsletter...
- [Junior Master Gardener Home School Program](https://nsvmga.org/programs/youth/junior-master-gardener-home-school/) - If your kids want to learn about horticulture, vegetables, soil and bugs, and all things gardening, sign them up for the Jr MG Program!
- [Current Issue](https://nsvmga.org/current-issue/) - For research-based gardening advice and upcoming local events and activities, subscribe to our newsletter...
- [Events](https://nsvmga.org/events/) - Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association sponsors gardening events in Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren.
- [EMG Seed Exchange](https://nsvmga.org/events/seed-exchange/) - Original Seed Exchange in the Shenandoah Valley! Join us the last Saturday in January at Blandy Farm.
- [Emeritus Members](https://nsvmga.org/more/emeritus-honorary/) - We honor those who have contributed so much to the VCE EMG program and to our Association
- [Samuels Public Library Indoor Plants Demonstration and Education](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-warren-county/samuels-public-library-indoor-plants-demonstration-and-education/) - Samuels Public Library 330 E Criser Rd. Front Royal, VA 22630 Let’s celebrate house plants! Join Extension Master Gardeners for mini-lessons and workshops about indoor plant care. Re-pot and take a plant cutting to nurture at home. Tour the collection of indoor plants at the library including huge and gorgeous Schefflera, Norfolk Island Pine,
- [About](https://nsvmga.org/more/) - The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association supports its VCE Master Gardener Volunteers serving their communities.
- [Directions to the Memorial Tree](https://nsvmga.org/memorial-tree-location/) - From the field parking lot, follow Tuleyries Lane towards the Ginkgo Grove. Turn left on Wilkins Lane/Loop Drive. Go past the Chestnut Grove parking lot to the next parking area. The Memorial Bur Oak (shown as a blue tree icon on the map below) is at the left corner of the small parking area.
- [Warren County](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-warren-county/) - NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Warren County, Virginia.
- [Shenandoah County](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-shenandoah-county/) - NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
- [Clarke County](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-clarke-county/) - NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Clarke County, Virginia.
- [Frederick County](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-frederick-county/) - NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Frederick County, Virginia.
- [Page County](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-page-county/) - NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Page County, Virginia.
- [Samuels Library Nature Explorers](https://nsvmga.org/programs/youth/samuels-library-nature-explorers/) - Extension Master Gardeners provide quarterly workshops at Samuels Public Library (330 E Criser Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630) for “Wee Ones” (3-6 year-olds) and “Elementary Green Thumbs” (7-11 year-olds). Watch our “Save the Date” box for updates. Parent/guardian must accompany children; no drop offs are allowed. FIRST QUARTER: Friday, January 23, 2026 3pm TOPIC
- [Indoor Plant Clinic - Bowman Library](https://nsvmga.org/events/indoor-plant-clinic/) - Join the FREE Extension Master Gardeners Indoor Plant Clinic and go home with FREE easy-to-grow houseplants.
- [Spotted Lanternfly](https://nsvmga.org/info/spotted-lanternfly/) - Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a destructive invasive insect first detected in our area in Frederick County, Virgini in 2018.
- [Plant Descriptions](https://nsvmga.org/info/plant-descriptions/) - Click on the links below to view a pdf with information about plants typical of those NSVMGA offers at our annual plant sale at GardenFest. Plants are listed alphabetically by binomial name with the common names shown afterward in parentheses. Tip: If searching for a plant by common name, use Ctrl+F (or Command+F on a
- [2021 Webinars (Recorded)](https://nsvmga.org/events/2021-webinars/) - Beginning Vegetable Gardeners Series, February to July 2021 Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Beginning Vegetable Gardeners Webinar Series in 2021. Recordings and pdfs of the slides from the six sessions can be viewed by clicking the links below. Session 1: Planning the Garden: Selecting and Starting Seeds Start off on the
- [Seed Packaging Ideas](https://nsvmga.org/events/seed-exchange/seed-packaging-ideas/) - Have fun packaging your seed to share! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- [Belle Grove Garden History](https://nsvmga.org/programs/in-frederick-county/belle-grove-garden/) - Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association's members have a long history with the Belle Grove Historic Teaching Garden.
- [Habitat Gardens](https://nsvmga.org/programs/habitat-gardens/) - Register your Habitat Garden with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association
- [Registered Habitat Gardens](https://nsvmga.org/programs/habitat-gardens/registered/) - Join those committed to creating gardens for our flora and fauna and see your name here!