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VCE Portsmouth Community Survey
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) is conducting a needs assessment survey for the city of Portsmouth. The survey is open to all Portsmouth residents whether or not they have used Extension services. The survey results will help VCE plan and prioritize programs and activities to meet the needs of the people in Portsmouth. The survey is confidential and takes about 7 minutes to complete.  Thank-you.

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Fall Festival and Yard Sale

Join Us for our Annual Fall Festival and Yard Sale!

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time: 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Place: Virginia Cooperative Extension
105 Utah Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701

  • Pansies and chrysanthemums available at our plant sale $5-$8
  • 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 2024

View our Display Gardens :
Butterfly Garden Shade Garden Herb Garden Vegetable Garden
Pollinator Garden Wildlife Garden Sensory Garden Rain Garden

October Garden Talk: Hot Trends in Houseplants

Houseplants are all the latest rage. What was old is new again.
Indoor plants are making appearances in more homes and condos. Whether it be bold colored tropicals, succulent gardens or terrariums and citrus plants, house plants offer it all. Join us for a look at what’s new and trendy in indoor plants and how to make sure your living
environment is right for these plants.

Date Wednesday: October 18, 2023
Time: 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Place: Portsmouth Public Library
Churchland Branch
4934 High Street West
Portsmouth, VA 23703

September Garden Talk: Transplanting / Dividing Shrubs and Perennials

Tips for transplanting and dividing perennials and shrubs.

Do your perennials and shrubs need to be rejuvenated, divided or transplanted? This free gardening lecture will cover timing and techniques for the successful division and transplanting of perennials and shrubs to achieve your best fall garden.

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Wednesday September 20, 2023
6:30-7:30
Churchland Branch Library
4934 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA 23703

RSVP is NOT required.

For more information email:
pmgweb757@gmail.com
Or call to leave a message:
Phone: (757) 393-5319

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