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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
September Educational Meeting
September 16, 2026, Zoom Only, 6:00 pm
Spotted Lantern Fly & Tree of Heaven
Barbara Bailey
Spotted Lantern fly arrived in Virginia in 2018 and is spreading across the state. This invasive pest strongly prefers feeding on tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, but it also feeds on many other plants. SLF is a pest of grapes and can be a nuisance around residences. Learn the life cycles and latest research for management of the spotted lantern fly as well as its favored host, invasive Tree of Heaven.
Zoom Link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84127456832
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September 16, 2026, Zoom Only, 6:00 pm
Spotted Lantern Fly & Tree of Heaven
Barbara Bailey
Spotted Lantern fly arrived in Virginia in 2018 and is spreading across the state. This invasive pest strongly prefers feeding on tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, but it also feeds on many other plants. SLF is a pest of grapes and can be a nuisance around residences. Learn the life cycles and latest research for management of the spotted lantern fly as well as its favored host, invasive Tree of Heaven.
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
October 21, 2026, CCRL Theater, 1:00 pm
Poinsettias, by Quinn Bracken
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Current Projects & Volunteer Opportunities and Information
(Click on the project name below for updated 2026 information)
* = new information
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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* = new information
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
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