Upcoming events
Open Garden and Plant Sale
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00—1:00 PM
📍 Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension Office
Join Us for our Annual Open Garden and Plant Sale!
We will have annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs
Bring your ailing plants and plant questions to the Plant Doctors
Soil testing information available
Receive information on how to become a Master Gardener Portsmouth Master Gardeners
Gardening Short Talks
10:00 AM: Plants 101
11:00 AM: Herbs
12:00: Terrific Tomatoes
View our Display Gardens
Butterfly Garden
Herb Garden
Pollinator Garden
Shade Garden
Vegetable Garden
Wildlife Garden
Rain Garden
Sensory Garden
Circle Garden
*If you are a person with a disability and desire any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in any Extension program or activity, please contact our office at (757) 393-5197 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the activity.
*Photographs/video may be taken during this event. By attending you acknowledge that the images/video may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites, and on social media.
Fall Festival
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 am—1 pm
📍 Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension
Join Us for our Annual Fall Festival and Yard Sale!
Pansies and chrysanthemums available at our plant sale
Bring your ailing plants and plant questions to the Plant Doctors
Soil testing information available
Receive information on how to become a Master Gardener in 2026
Visit our indoor yard sale
View our Display Gardens :
Butterfly Garden
Shade Garden
Herb Garden
Vegetable Garden Pollinator
Garden
Wildlife Garden
Sensory Garden
Rain Garden
Circle Garden
*If you are a person with a disability and desire any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in any Extension program or activity, please contact our office at (757) 393-5197 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the activity.
*Photographs/video may be taken during this event. By attending you acknowledge that the images/video may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites, and on social media.
Early Bird Greenhouse Sale
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00—11:00 AM
📍 Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension Office
Get an early start on your spring garden.
PMGA will be selling vegetables and flowers from the Greenhouse. The last average frost date for our area is April 15th, so you can plant anytime after that date. Our selection* includes: Vegetables; tomatoes, pep-pers, squash, cucumbers and Flowers; zinnias, butterfly weed, marigolds and more.
*We do not have an exact list available. Come early for best selection. Line begins on the side of the building at 8:45 AM.
*If you are a person with a disability and desire any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in any Extension program or activity, please contact our office at (757) 393-5197 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the activity.
*Photographs/video may be taken during this event. By attending you acknowledge that the images/video may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites, and on social media.
Rain Barrel Workshop
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00—7:30 PM
📍 Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension
Collecting rainwater in a barrel can save you money during the dry seasons and reduce the demand on your well or save your water bill. With a roof of 1,000 square feet, an inch of water can generate 600 gallons of water. Rain barrels are about 41 inches high and 20 inches around. Please make arrangements to take yours home after the class.
*If you are a person with a disability and desire any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations to participate in any Extension program or activity, please contact our office at (757) 393-5197 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the activity.
*Photographs/video may be taken during this event. By attending you acknowledge that the images/video may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites, and on social media.
March Garden Talk: Seed Starting & Seed Swap
Kickstart your garden this season at our Seed Starting Talk & Swap! 🌱 Learn expert tips on sowing, soil prep, and light needs, then swap seeds with fellow gardeners to expand your collection. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, there's something for everyone—plus plenty of seeds to share!
CANCELED – March Bluebird House Workshop
Our Bluebird House Workshop that was planned for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM has been canceled.
We will have bluebird houses and kits available at our upcoming spring plant sales.
For more information, you can contact Cyndi Wyskiewicz at (757) 393-5314 or via email at cyndiw@vt.edu.