Annual Trial and Display Garden

Located at the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HRAREC), 1444 Diamond Springs Rd, the purpose of this project is to propagate, evaluate, and display annual flowering plants. Within the 16 beds, this project demonstrates flower varieties for the public, nursery staff, and other Master Gardener volunteers. Plants are started from seeds, cuttings, and plugs provided by growers from around the country. They are nurtured, planted, then measured and evaluated throughout the season to report on how they perform in the Hampton Roads climate. A report is sent to the growers at the end of the season that they utilize for marketing decisions in our region. We are an All-American Selections Garden.

The beds are open to the public from late April until October, during daylight hours. Volunteers work on most Wednesday mornings and are available in the garden to answer questions during that time.