HMGA
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 need of Hanover County.
Volunteers do not get paid; not because they are
worthless but because they are PRICELESS.
What is a Master Gardener?
A Master Gardener is a volunteer with Virginia Cooperative Extension who has been trained to help the general public with their gardening questions. Each Master Gardener must take approximately 50 hours of classroom training, pass an exam and serve an internship. In order to maintain their status each Master Gardener is required to complete eight hours of continuing education and volunteer 20 hours of service per year.
Answer Your Gardening Questions – The Hanover Master Gardener Association coordinates gardening related activities in Hanover County. We are available to answer your gardening questions. You can contact our help desk at 804-752-4306 or [email protected] .
Plant Clinics – We also take our Help Desk “on the road” and set up a booth at many local events and in some garden centers. Come visit us. Check the home page Plant Clinic tab to find out when and where we will be near you.
Home Gardening Series – We offer a series of classes on topics of interest to home gardeners which are free and open to the public. These classes are held on Saturday mornings at the Atlee Library in Mechanicsville.
Guest Speakers – Master Gardeners are available to speak on a variety of topics to civic and professional groups. Contact us at 804-752-4310 or [email protected]
Spring Plant Sale – Hanover Master Gardens Association was formed to help coordinate the gardening needs of the community with the volunteers. Our largest money raising project is our Annual Spring Plant Sale and Fall Bulb Sale. Most of the plants offered have been donated by our members. The Plant Sale is held at the Horticultural Learning Center at Taylor Park in Ashland.
From Garden to Table – Master Gardeners are interested in fruits and veggies both growing them and eating them. We are posting some of our favorite recipes. Recipes
Other Resources – Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) has a wide variety of publications available on the internet.
