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Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association
Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association

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

Page County

NSVMGA sponsors a variety of programs in Page County, Virginia, including:

Page County Fair – Extension Master Gardeners aide in the identification and classification of adult and youth horticultural specimens brought to the fair for judging. They also staff a Water Quality informational booth during the fair.

Plant Clinic – Extension Master Gardeners hold a Plant Clinic at Massanutten Country Corner outside Luray on alternating Saturday mornings, April through October, 10am to1 pm. Bring your gardening questions to our booth, and we’ll provide research-based answers. At 11am, EMGs will provide a free presentation on gardening topics. The 2025 schedule follows. 

  • July 12: Garden Harvesting — Get practical tips on harvesting a variety of vegetables successfully
  • July 26: Perennials, Annuals, and Biennials — What are the differences, benefits, and garden uses of each?
  • August 9: Seed Starting for Fall Crops — A hands-on demo of seed-starting techniques
  • August 23: Native Bees — Learn about native bees, their role in ecosystems, and how to support them
  • September 13: Landscape Design with Native Plants — Learn to incorporate native plants into your landscape and support pollinators
  • September 27: Seed Saving — A hands-on session on saving seeds and saving money
  • October 11: Keystone Species & Pollinators — Discover what to plant to support pollinators and help restore ecosystems
  • October 25: Putting the Garden to Bed — End the season right by learning to prepare your garden for winter

Seed Lending Library – Extension Master Gardeners offer free seeds at the Page Public Library in Luray. Learn the satisfaction and benefits of gardening then harvest and return a portion of the seeds to the library to share with others.

To learn more about the projects that take place in Page County or to get help with your home gardening questions, contact us at:

  • Phone: 540-778-5794
  • E-mail: pagecounty.ask.a.mg@gmail.com
  • Location: VCE Office, 215 West Main Street, Suite C, Stanley, VA  22851
  • Question Drop-Off Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm

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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Future NSV EMG Classes

Registration for the Class of 2027 to be held in Woodstock, VA is now OPEN.

Please visit our "Join Us!" page for more details.

  • 2028 - Frederick County, daytime (in-person, mid-February to early May)
  • 2029 - Hybrid class (online + in person, early January to late May)

Save the Date!

“Garden Symposium 2026: Planting Ideas, Harvesting Change” (Laurel Ridge Community College, 173 Skirmisher Ln Middletown, VA) - November 14, 2026

Tickets now available

17th Annual Seed Exchange (Clarke County Fairgrounds Ruritan Building, 890 West Main St. Berryville, VA) - February 6, 2027, 9 am - 2 pm

EMG Information Tables/Booths

  • Clermont Farm 4th Annual Native Plant Sale and Farm Fest (Clermont Farm, 151 Clermont Lane, Berryville, VA) - October 11, 2026, 9 am-3 pm

Community Talks

  • Belle Grove Historic Plantation (Belle Grove Teaching Garden) - “Dividing Rhubarb" - September 29, 2026, 9-11 am
  • Samuels Public Library: Walkabout Wednesdays - "Root Rot Recovery" - September 30, 2026, 10:30-11:30 am
  • Samuels Public Library: "Introduction to Hydroponic Growing" a four-week course on soilless gardening every Monday, 6-7:30pm (10/5; 10/12; 10/19; 10/26)
  • Samuels Public Library: Walkabout Wednesdays - "Pest Management without chemicals"-October 28, 2026, 10:30-11:30 am
  • Samuels Public Library: Walkabout Wednesdays - "Gifts the Keep Giving - Propagating from Cuttings" - November 18, 2026, 10:30-11:30 am

Children's Activities

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while participating in the activities.

  • Nature Surprises at the Bowman Library (871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, VA) - October 8, 2026, 5-6 pm
  • Nature Surprises at the Clarke County Library (101 Chalmers Court, Suite C, Berryville, VA) – October 15, 2026, 5-6 pm
  • Samuels Public Library Nature Explorers (330 E Criser Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630) – November 6, 2026, 3-5 pm

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