Chesapeake Master Gardeners

10/01/2026

Welcome October! This month brings cooler weather, falling leaves, and a chance to add a few more goodies to your garden!

09/27/2026

🐞🦋 Get ready to BUG OUT! 🐜🌱

Join Southeast Hokie BugFest on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Russell Memorial Library in Chesapeake!

Whether you’re fascinated by insects, curious about the natural world, or just looking for a fun fall activity for the family, there’s something for everyone! 🐛

https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/southeast-hokie-bugfest/home

09/24/2026

Come on out to the Chesapeake Arboretum for this fun event!
This Saturday from 12 to 4 pm.
We'll be there so please stop by our table and say hello!! 💚🌳💚

09/23/2026

🍁Fall is officially here and we have some wonderful workshops lined up! From pumpkin decorating, to pressed flowers, to wreath making, come get creative with us! 🍁

Workshops 2026 Fall Workshops For all workshops with a fee, you may pay by cash or check on the day of the event. Check payments should be payable to: CMGA Making Pressed FlowersVirginia Cooperative Extension Trailer Tuesday, October 69:00 AM - 11:00 AM Come get creative with us as we explore techn....

09/17/2026

🌼 Come get creative with us at a fun, hands-on pressed flower workshop 🌼

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Chesapeake Agriculture/Extension Trailer
212 Holt Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322
💲 $10 per person

All supplies are included. Payment will be collected at the event by cash or check.

👉 Register Here:

Come get creative with us as we explore techniques for making beautiful pressed flowers! In this workshop you will learn the steps to making your own pressed flowers and have time to make a craft such as a bookmark, shadow box, candle holder, and more. Or you can bring a clear phone case for your ph...

09/16/2026

The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC could use your help this Saturday morning. Choose from four convenient local parks. Keeping litter from entering our waterways protects the quality of our water!

09/15/2026

🌱 Do you love gardening and want to share your knowledge with your community? The Chesapeake Master Gardeners Class of 2027 is now enrolling! 🌿

Learn more by visiting: https://www.cmgv.org/aboutus/become-a-master-gardener

📚 Training begins January 7, 2027 and classes meet in person two days a week, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📅 Tuesdays:
Great Bridge Presbyterian Church
333 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322

📅 Thursdays:
Oaklette United Methodist Church
520 Oaklette Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23325

👉 If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Master Gardener, this could be your opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference in our community!

📞 Questions? Contact Chesapeake Extension at 757-382-6348.

09/09/2026

September is here, are you doing any fall planting? 🍂🧡

Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A & 6B: Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach
Zone 7A: Beginning of the month: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi. All month: Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 7B: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 8A: Beginning of the month: Carrots, Rutabaga. All month: Beets, Swiss Chard, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Baby Salad Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnips
Zone 8B Direct Sowing Recommendations are available in the publication linked below.

Transplanting:
Zones 6A & 6B: Beginning of the month: Head Lettuce
Zone 7A: Beginning of the month: Broccoli. All month: Head Lettuce
Zone 7B: Beginning of the month: Broccoli, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Leeks. All month: Head Lettuce.
Zone 8A: Beginning of the month: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Leeks. All month: Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Head Lettuce
Zone 8B Transplanting Recommendations are available in the publication linked below.

You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - keep in mind that this resource has not been updated to reflect the new hardiness zones. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

09/09/2026

Ready to outsmart squash pests?

Join the Chesapeake Master Gardeners tonight for a workshop all about trap crops for squash.

So, what exactly is a trap crop? A trap crop is a plant we intentionally grow near our vegetables to attract pests away from the crop we’re trying to protect. Think of it as a tasty little decoy that gives those pesky insects something else to munch on while helping our squash thrive.

September 9, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Russell Memorial Library - 2808 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321

Learn about a new edible plant each month!. Event starts at September 9, 2026 5:30 PM EDT