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The Peninsula VCE Master Gardener Training Classes have been cancelled until further notice. We will reassess the training for the Fall of 2021.

Our EMGs at the NNMGA Grin and Grow Garden at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News.

Our EMGs at the NNMGA Grin and Grow Garden at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News.
Our EMGs at the NNMGA Grin and Grow Garden at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News.

BECOME A MASTER GARDENER! 

We train potential Master Gardener interns for the "Day Class" from September to November on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to noon plus 3 selected Saturday mornings. 

We will be training potential Master Gardener interns for the "Night Class" from August to November on Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm plus 3 selected Saturday mornings.  For the "Hybrid Class" students, additional online preparation supplements these classes. 

Contact us at VCE or NNMGA (Newport News Master Gardener Association) for a copy of the application. The total fee for 2019 was $160 (if paid after June 1st) made payable to the Newport News Master Gardeners c/o VCE-Newport News if you live in Newport News.

Due to COVID-19 the Peninsula Master Gardener Training is canceled for 2020, but keep in touch with us for 2021!

If you live outside of Newport News, please feel free to call us at 757-591-4838 for guidance on where and when to apply and mail the fee. 

Please call us at 757-591-4838 for further details.

EMG Dale Timmer teaching children about vermiculture.

EMG Dale Timmer teaching children about vermiculture.
EMG Dale Timmer teaching children about vermiculture.
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2020 MG Training Application (1).pdf The 2020 Master Gardener Training Application is here! Download it, fill it out, and submit it with the fee! We're looking forward to meetin you!