MGACRA :FREDERICKSBURG & STAFFORD, SPOTSYLVANIA, KING GEORGE & CAROLINE COUNTIES
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Welcome to the Master

Gardeners Association

of the Central Rappahannock
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Area


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Extension Master Gardeners of the Central Rappahannock Region
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For Gardening Questions and to contact the VCE Office send an email to:
Samantha Ragon, [email protected], 540-658-8000, ext 1056

To Contact MGACRA by mail:
Virginia Cooperative Extension-Stafford ATT:MGACRA

P.O. Box 339
Stafford, VA 22554

For Website Questions:
[email protected]
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Congratulations to our very own Samantha Ragon on winning the Outstanding New Coordinator of the Year Award at the recent Master Gardener College. This is a major honor that recognizes coordinators with fewer than three years of service who have gone above and beyond for their programs. Many amazing coordinators were nominated, but the glowing testimonials from our volunteers helped push Sam into the well-deserved spotlight . In particular, volunteers highlighted her attention to detail, consistency, communication, and kindness. Sam works incredibly hard on our EMG training class, volunteer re-enrollment and communications, local programming, and providing guidance and support to both current and new project leaders and teams. Well earned Sam!
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Upcoming Events and News
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No August Educational Meeting
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Flower Show in August
August 18-19, in the CCRL Theater 

(Click Above for Details)​
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September Educational Meeting
September 16, 2026, Zoom Only, 6:00 pm
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Spotted Lantern Fly & Tree of Heaven
Barbara Bailey
Zoom Link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84127456832
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October Educational Meeting
October 21, 2026, CCRL Theater, 1:00 pm
Poinsettias, by
Quinn Bracken
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MGACRA Gala:
We hope you can join us at the Gala on August 27th! -this is a time to eat, drink, socialize, and CELEBRATE your hard work! Several awards and milestones will be announced at this event in appreciation of your volunteerism :) The Gala will be from 5:30-7:30 in the Senior Center at the Rowser Building. 


Please RSVP here: (it helps the committee plan for refreshments!):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A5AB2FA0FDC25-64881777-2026 


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King George Green Talks
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2026 Pesticide Collection Program, 9/17/2026, 9am to 1pm, 11417 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, 22408.
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Current Projects & Volunteer Opportunities and Information

(​Click on the project name below for updated 2026 information)
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Native Plant Sale
​Brent and Becky's Bulbs Fund Raiser           ​Bulb Bonanza
​Cedell Brooks                                                
Chatham Historical Garden
Pollinator Week Kickoff.                               Save the Pollinator Flower Show
Spring Symposium​                                        Seed Swap​

Plant Clinics and Gardens (Porter Library, CCRL Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Farmer's Market, Ebenezer Acres, Salem Church Library, RAAI)
Cossey Park                                                 Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Garden
Widewater State Park                                 Master Gardener College
Fredericksburg City Tree Inventory           School Garden Club
Rappahannock Adult Activities Center       
Virginia State Fair

King George Green Talks                             Children's Gardening Activities
Horticultural Helpdesk
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The Stafford VCE office is still in need of help preparing soil sample boxes. If you are able to come in for an hour any day, anytime between 8-4, please contact Samatha Ragon.
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Educational Recordings Available for CE Hours
​2022-2026
Click here for Educational Recordings

Educational Resources
​Many articles and slide presentations on gardening

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  • Home
  • Calendar
  • Educational Recordings
  • MG Educational Resources
  • Save the Pollinator Flower Show
  • Fredericksburg Fair
  • Virginia State Fair
  • Children's Gardening Activities
  • Seed Swap Event
  • Spring Symposium
  • Native Plant Sale
  • Bulb Bonanza
  • Brent & Becky's Fund Raiser
  • Plant Clinics & Gardens
  • Cedell Brooks Demonstration Garden
  • Widewater State Park
  • Chatham Historical Garden
  • Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Garden
  • Cossey Park Project
  • King George Green Talks
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Courses Offered
  • Master Gardener College
  • MGACRA Membership
  • Paypal
  • About Us
    • 2025 MGACRA Budget
    • Master Gardeners
    • MGACRA in the News
    • Merchandise Sales
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Master Gardener >
      • Donations
  • Members Only
  • Educational Recordings