Hanover Master Gardener Association is a volunteer organization. Our mission is to promote and support the Hanover office of Virginia Cooperative Extension by providing environmental and horticultural information and education to its members and to the public through approved projects that meet the needs of Hanover County.
Upcoming Events
Join us at our open house to learn more and ask questions about becoming a Master Gardener
THURSDAY August 20, 
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.@ Hanover Extension Office
13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
The 2027 Classes will run January 7 – March 25, 2027 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No experience needed. Training includes:
- Basic botany and entomology
- Soils and water quality
- Recognize and manage plant diseases, pests and invasives
- How to propagate and prune plants
- Why plant native plants?
- ~60 hours class lecture
Internship: 50 hours volunteer work (over 12 months after class)
Class Location: 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
Cost: $250 – payable after acceptance
MORE INFO: https://hanovermastergardeners.org/become-a-master-gardener/
APPLY ONLINE : Click -> http://bttr.im/vr478
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sept 16, 2026
Applicants are interviewed and background checked. Acceptance notifications by Sept 30, 2026. Payment deadline: Nov. 6, 2026
Find Hanover Master Gardeners out in the community. We are there to answer your questions and help you solve gardening challenges.
Ashland Farmers Market
(121 Thompson St., Ashland, VA 23005)
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
July 25
August 8 & 22
September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24
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Gardening Help Desk
Gardening Help DeskHanover Master Gardeners serve as a resource for horticultural education for the community. Let us help you find answers to your gardening questions. Contact us. Click to Learn more 804-752-4306 or [email protected]
Visit our Demonstration Gardens
We have created demonstration gardens with various themes to help you plan a successful garden at home. To learn more click the boxes below.
Hanover County Master Gardener Tree Stewards Tree Stewards are certified advanced Master Gardeners whose goal is to educate the public about the importance of trees in our local community as well as their care and protection. Our Hanover Tree Stewards are engaged in a wide range of activities, including creating tree walks for the public, helping the public select and site trees for optimal growth and health, and providing instructions on caring for trees in local landscapes. Contact us at 804-752-4306 or [email protected]
Help Stop the Spread!!!
Imported Fire Ant Update: Be on the lookout in your lawns, fields, open areas, and flower beds for the invasive fire ants. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) fire ants have been detected in Hanover County. Their mounds can range from nearly flat to 24” tall and prefer open sunny areas. During cold weather, they retreat deep into the ground. When disturbed, fire ants respond rapidly and aggressively, inflicting painful stings that can cause a burning sensation, itching blisters or severe allergic reactions. What to do: In Hanover County, VDACS will come out to the site to identify and treat the colony. If you suspect fire ants, report it promptly by either calling VDACS at 804-786-3515 or reporting it through their Invasive Species Report Tool.
Be Alert: The Spotted Lantern Fly is a Serious Threat
First detected in Virginia in 2018, the spotted lanternfly, originally from China, has rapidly spread across the Shenandoah Valley and parts of the Piedmont. This invasive species poses a significant threat to fruit crops, including grapes, peaches, and hops, as well as to various trees like pine, walnut, maple, and oak. Notably, its favored host is the tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), another invasive species.
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