Horticulture

Virginia Certified Pesticide Applicator Training

We offer multiple opportunities each year for Commercial Pesticide Applicators to renew their licenses.

Commercial Pesticide Recertification Classes for 2019-2020

• March 25, 2020 - Norfolk VCE 757-683-2816
  • Categories 3a, 3b, 10, 60
  • Click here for registration information.
• May 5, 2020 - York/Poquoson VCE 757-890-4940
  • Categories 3a, 3b, 6, 8, 10, 60
  • Click here for registration information.
• June 11, 2020 - Chesapeake VCE 757-382-6348
  • Categories 3a, 3b, 10, 60

Well Water Testing

Do you have a well? Do you know what's in your water? Through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, we offer an opportunity for affordable water testing, help interpreting water test results, and information about addressing problems.

2020 VAHWQP Kick-off Meeting

May 21, 2020 at 6:00pm

• VCE Office Conference Room
• 2449 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456

For more information on the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, click here.

Gardening Classes and Workshops

Want to learn more about gardening? Check out our many opportunities offered to the public. Click on the titles below for more information.

Gardening Talks

Rain Barrel Workshops

Green Thumb Gardening Series

Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale

Fall Gardening Festival

• October 3, 2020 @ Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA

Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Are you interested in learning more about horticulture in order to educate the community? Join us for an orientation session to find out how to apply for the Virginia Beach program.

2020 Orientation Sessions

May 14, 2020 @ 10:00am

• Room 125
• Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach

May 19, 2020 @ 10:00am

• VCE Office Conference Room
• 2449 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach

To learn more about the Virginia Extension Master Gardener Program, click here.