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Extension Master Gardener Educational Resources

During  2020, the Emerging Pests and Pesticide Management (EPPM) Program Team for Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)  developed new resources to assist you when interacting with homeowners and for future EMG training and professional development provided by VCE.
  • An Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (ENTO-365NP); April 2020.
  • Pesticide Storage & Disposal – A Quick Guide for Home Use (ENTO-385NP); June 2020.
  • Organic vs. Conventional Pesticides: Advantages and Disadvantages (ENTO-384NP); June 2020.
  • Myth-busting Integrated Pest Management for Extension Master Gardeners (ENTO-388NP); July 2020.
  • Understanding Pesticide Toxicity (ENTO-389NP); November 2020.
  • Reading Pesticide Product Labels (ENTO-390NP); January 2021.
  • Spiders: An Undeserved Bad Reputation (ENTO-393NP); January 2021.
Kathleen Reed, State Coordinator, ​Extension Master Gardener Program,reedka@vt.edu, coordinates a Virginia Extension Service twice monthly newsletter, on the 15th of the month and at the end of the month. Click on the link below to access the current newsletter.
https://www.mastergardener.ext.vt.edu/biweekly-update/

​Musings
Guy Mussey and David Rodriquez


Over 2018 and 2019, Guy Mussey, Horticultural Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension, and David Rodriquez created a series of Master Gardener articles, named "Musings",  covering a variety of topics. They are placed here for your enjoyment and education.
Musings_5_13_2019.pdf, William Bartram
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Musings, Plant_ID_of_the_Month_May_13_2019.pdf, Chokecherry
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Musings_5_20_1019.pdf, Insects in the Winter
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Musings_5_28_2019.pdf, Tree Identification, Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
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Musings_9_2_2019.pdf, Click Beetle, Cicada Killer Wasps, Giant Hogweed
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Musings_9_17_2019.pdf, Saddleback Caterpillar, Japanese Stilt-grass
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Songbird Mortality Event: Our office has gotten several calls about the songbird die-off going on, and I know our plant clinic folks have also gotten questions.  I wanted to pass along a few links so that we can all stay informed and be able to intelligently address questions about the situation should we be asked. 

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/07/songbirds-are-mysteriously-dying-across-eastern-us-scientists-are-scrambling-find-out?utm_campaign=news_daily_2021-07-06&et_rid=79640020&et_cid=3838803

https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/diseases/bird-mortality-reporting-form/

https://www.usgs.gov/news/updated-interagency-statement-usgs-and-partners-continue-investigating-dc-area-bird-mortality
Front Porch Articles
October_front_porch_article_10_22.pdf
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front_porch_article_9_22.pdf
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  • MG Educational Resources
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    • Fredericksburg Fair
    • Cedell Brooks Demonstration Garden >
      • Widewater SP- New Project
    • Chatham Historical Garden
    • Cossey Park Project >
      • The Garden at Falls Run
    • Plant Clinics
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • EVENTS
    • CRRL Flower Show
    • 2023 Spring Symposium
    • Seed Swap Event
    • King George Day of Caring
    • Meetings & Activities
    • Boxwood Workshops
    • More Events
    • 4th Tuesday
    • Gardening Events in VA
  • Donations
    • Amazon Smile Contributions
    • Brent & Becky's Fund Raiser
  • About Us
    • Master Gardeners >
      • 2021 MGACRA Awards
      • Become a Master Gardener
    • MGACRA in the News
    • Merchandise Sales
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • Courses Offered
  • Garden Wonders
  • Master Gardener College
  • MGACRA Membership
  • Gala Awards Dinner
  • Annual Picnic
  • Year-end Gathering