Upcoming Events
Spring Plant SaleS
April 12 from 8:00am to 1:30pm
Location: CNU Garden Symposium, David Student Center, Newport News, VA 23606
May 3rd from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
Our spring plant sale features native plants (plugs and pots) along with, native shrubs, as well as houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions.
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Mobile Help Desk
Catch up with your local Extension Master Gardeners at our mobile help desk. Look for our table at community events around Newport News throughout the year! We are always happy to answer your questions and hear your gardening stories. Grab a brochure or a soil test kit when you stop by, and find out how to join our next master gardener training class!
Saturday, March 29, 2pm - 4pm, Main Street Library "Plant Swap"
Saturday, April 12, 8am - 1:30pm, CNU Garden Symposium
Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30am - 5:30pm, Plant Sale at Brittingham Midtown Community Center
Rain Barrel WorkshopS
In 2025, the Newport News Master Gardeners will conduct multiple Rain Barrel Workshops.
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Presentation and Assembly usually take an hour)
Workshop dates for 2025:
March 22, 2025 - SOLD OUT!
April 26, 2025
May 17, 2025
June 21, 2025
The cost of the workshop is $65. You will be provided with a 55-gallon, food-grade barrel and all the parts needed to convert it into a rain barrel. There will be a demonstration on how to assemble the barrel, followed by Master Gardeners assisting each registrant in completing the barrel assembly.
Below is a video that shows the assembly process as well as documents you may find useful for rain barrel preparation, water conservation and gardening.
Register below for the date of the workshop you wish to attend. Once registered, you will be notified of any changes in dates and times.
For more information, call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838.
Vermiculture WorkshopS
Save some space in your calendar for one of our fantastic workshops! Learn about the benefits of raising worms in your own home and walk away with your own complete worm composting bin. Your kids will LOVE this project!
Vermiculture kits are $30 and must be reserved in advance.
Workshop dates for 2025:
March 22, 2025 - SOLD OUT!
April 26, 2025
May 17, 2025
June 21, 2025
All workshop events are held at 10:00 am at the Brittingham Mid-town Community Center. Once registered, you will be notified of any changes in dates, times and locations.
For more information, call the Newport News Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 757-591-4838.