Programs and Events
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Help Desk
Email us with questions about your lawn and garden: yk.pq.mg@gmail.com
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Healthy Virginia Lawns Program
Each spring and fall, our master gardeners will visit your yard, test the soil, and provide personalized advice that will help you have a beautiful lawn that follows best practices to minimize harm to the environment and wildlife.
Registration is required.
Visits will occur August 11 - 27, 2026
Call the office to register: 757-890-4940 or click on the button below
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Plant Sales
Our Fall Plant Sale is in September at the Poquoson Learning Garden.
Our Facebook page will have the most up-to-date information.
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Sustainable Landscape Squad
Want to enhance your landscape with better soil, native plants, wildlife habitats, or other sustainable practices?
Call us to schedule a visit by the Sustainable Landscape Squad for personalized advice!
757-890-4940
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Tree Stewards
Our tree stewards have specialized training to advise you on how to address your tree problems.
Does a tree look sick or odd? Are you unsure of whether to fertilize or use herbicide on a troublesome tree? Call us out by contacting the Help Desk and a few members of our team will visit your property to help you develop a plan.
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Gardening Classes
Learn about everything from starting seeds to dealing with mosquitoes during our spring classes.
Check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
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Learning Gardens
Visit our learning gardens for ideas about landscape design and gardening techniques.
Poquoson Learning Garden: 968 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
York Learning Garden: 301 Goodwin Neck Rd, Yorktown, VA 23692
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Children's Classes
We offer a series of classes at the York Learning Garden.
The next ones will be on July 11, August 12, and October 3rd at 10:00 am
Check the website and Facebook page regularly for information.
Upcoming events
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Kids Gardening Club
Introduce children to the beauty and joy of gardening! Join us in the York Learning Garden as we read a book, do a craft, and explore the garden!
301 Goodwin Neck, Rd. Yorktown, VA
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, May 30
Wednesday, June 10
Saturday, July 11
Wednesday, August 12
Saturday, October 3
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Healthy Virginia Lawns Program
Schedule a visit with our Healthy Virginia Lawns program to learn how to get the most of your lawn.
- You may or may not need fertilizer.
- You may need a different fertilizer than you've used in the past.
- A different type of grass may do better with your individual conditions.
Find out with a visit from our master gardeners!Visits cost $20, registration is required
Only available to York County and Poquoson residents.
Contact
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Email:
yk.pq.mg@gmail.com
Call the Extension Office
(757) 890-4940