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1. How can I get involved in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program?

Peninsula Master Gardener training takes place September through November, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 12pm. Master Gardener trainees are selected from those who apply, are interviewed, and then chosen for the vacant spots. Applications are available on this website and are due at the end of May.

Learn more about Master Gardeners.

2. Where do I take a diseased plant or unidentified insect for diagnosis?

Samples of diseased plants, as well as plants or insects for identification can be taken to the York/Poquoson Extension office, located at 5338-I George Washington Mem. Hwy., in the Washington Square Shopping Center. The plant sample should include as much of the plant as possible.

When bringing in an insect for identification, please make sure the specimen is in a tightly sealed container.

For more information about specimen collection,

visit the Master Gardener Help Desk page.

3. How can I be made aware of future events sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension - York/Poquoson office?

There are several avenues to keep you updated on all events and programs sponsored by VCE-York/Poquoson. The office has a full-page write up in the York County Citizen News, published quarterly and available in the York libraries.

The York/Poquoson Extension office also sends out email reminders through the York County Subscriber system.

subscribe to York County notifications.

4. Where can I find more information about horticulture?

The Virginia Cooperative Extension website has information, as well as our Horticulture Publications page.