Upcoming Events
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
2027 Orientation Sessions to Become a VB Master Gardener
Virtual Options will be available
2027 Orientation Sessions to Become a VB Master Gardener
Virtual Options will be available
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Fall Gardening at the Historic Francis Land House
Speaker: Lynn Goodman Francois & Jayme Gruden, VCE , Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Guided Tree Trail Tour
Join a VB Master Gardener Tree Steward and take a tour of the Farmers Market Tree Trail. Trees are a long Term investment. Learn from our tree stewards how to choose the right tree.
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Engineering Your Backyard Ecosystem
Speaker: Danielle Bisson, VCE ,Virginia Beach Master Gardner
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
From the Wild to a Home Garden: Practical Tips for Growing Native Orchids
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Wallace, ODU Department of Biological Sciences
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Talking Dirt - Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener-
2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026- 6:45-7:45
Guest Speaker: Master Gardener Sherry Kern
WEEDS!! Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds
Spring: so many weeds! Winter weeds are fading, summer weeds are starting. What are all of those? What are they called? Why should you care? Identifying weeds will help you fight them. We will also discuss Integrated Pest Management, which means using a variety of management methods. Let us help you win the War on Weeds!!
Class is free, but Recreation Center membership, or day pass is required.
Sip to Heal: the Historical use of Herbal Teas
Speaker: Elaine Bright-Mullings, VCE, Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Talking Dirt - Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener-
2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026- 6:45-7:45
Guest Speaker: Master Gardener Sherry Kern
WEEDS!! Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds
Spring: so many weeds! Winter weeds are fading, summer weeds are starting. What are all of those? What are they called? Why should you care? Identifying weeds will help you fight them. We will also discuss Integrated Pest Management, which means using a variety of management methods. Let us help you win the War on Weeds!!
Class is free, but Recreation Center membership, or day pass is required.
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the King's Grant Farmers Market
King's Grant
Location: King's Grant Farmers Market, 873 Little Neck Rd
Available: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, May - September
Hours: 4pm - 7pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Talking Dirt - Gardening - Companion Planting - Nature's Secret
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener-
2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 - 6:45-7:45
Guest Speaker: Master Gardener - Bettina Armour
Ever wonder why some people's gardens look so great? Discover how pairing the right plants together can naturally boost growth, deter pests, enrich soil, and maximize harvests. Join us for Companion Planting: Nature's Secret to a Thriving Garden.
Class is free, but Recreation Center membership, or day pass is required.
Ask a Master Gardner at Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana
Location: NAS Oceana by NEX (Navy Exchange) inside building adjacent to the nursery. Site is before base entry and accessible to all visitors. First left off of Tomcat Blvd, proceed to back left parking area.
Available: Every other Saturday,
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ask a Master Gardner at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
Location: JEB Little Creek by NEX (Navy Exchange) garden center entrance. Military ID required for base access. From Gate 5 (Independence Blvd/Shore Dr), take first right, NEX is down on the left
Ask a Master Gardener at the Old Beach Farmers Market
Old Beach Farmers Market
Location: 18th St between Cypress & Med. Ave
Parking is available in the Runnymede lots on Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue. On-street parking is also available on 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue.Available: Every other Saturday, May 16- September 7
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Talking Dirt - Gardening-Companion Planting
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener-
2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
April 1, 2026 Wed 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Guest Speaker - Master Gardener MaryAnn Kincaid
Ever wonder why some people's gardens look so great? Discover how pairing the right plants together can naturally boost growth, deter pests, enrich soil, and maximize harvests. Join us for Companion Planting: Nature's Secret to a Thriving Garden.
Class is free, but Recreation Center membership, or day pass is required.
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases of Virginia
Speaker: Holly D Gaff, PhD, ODU Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences, as she provides a timely update on the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases throughout Virginia. Her talk will cover the ODU Tick Research Teams ongoing surveillance efforts, offering a localized view of tick populations in residential areas. Attendees will gain key insights into the risks present in "our backyards," with an open forum for all questions. This event is perfect for any Virginia resident who wants clear, reliable information about the ticks found in their own backyard.
Talking Dirt - Gardening Perennials for Every Season
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener-
2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners.
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026- 6:45-7:45
Guest Speaker - Master Gardener MaryAnn Kincaid
You can have color in your garden 12 months a year! This Virginia Beach Master Gardeners presentation will provide an overview of a variety of plants that grow well here in South Hampton Roads, by season of the year. Be ready to take notes!
Class is free, but Recreation Center membership, or day pass is required.
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