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
July Educational Meeting
July 15, 2026, Room 1, 6:00 pm
Rain, Hail, Snow Network
Brent Bloechle
For the best blooms and happiest plants in your lawn and garden learn why knowing the amount of precipitation in your yard is important. Why it is important to measure percolation in your soil and how to measure the water distribution of your sprinkler system. Master Gardener Brent Bloechle will explain all of this and how you can participate in a citizen science program by joining CoCoRaHS( Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network), which has 28,000 members nationwide and is the largest source of manual precipitation measurements for the National Weather Service.
Zoom Link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82439397124
July 15, 2026, Room 1, 6:00 pm
Rain, Hail, Snow Network
Brent Bloechle
For the best blooms and happiest plants in your lawn and garden learn why knowing the amount of precipitation in your yard is important. Why it is important to measure percolation in your soil and how to measure the water distribution of your sprinkler system. Master Gardener Brent Bloechle will explain all of this and how you can participate in a citizen science program by joining CoCoRaHS( Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network), which has 28,000 members nationwide and is the largest source of manual precipitation measurements for the National Weather Service.
Zoom Link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82439397124
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Current Projects & Volunteer Opportunities and Information
(Click on the project name below for updated 2026 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)
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 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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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)
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 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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