Publications

Publications / News Bulletins

Written by our Master Gardeners

GPMGA has a monthly newsletter with informative articles and gardening tips beyond those you see on this page. To view an archive of our past newsletters, CLICK HERE!

BROCHURES:

GPMGA Brochure

Soil & Water Conservation (H.O.P.E.) Brochure

Native Plant Trail Brochure

Pollinator Garden Brochure

Powhatan Historic Garden

Meadow Gardening Brochure

VCE Programs & Opportunities

In addition to GPMGA’s offerings, Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a variety of educational opportunities

for youth and agricultural producers in our community.

Click the titles below to learn more.

Goochland 4-H Camp

A classic summer camp experience focused on leadership, outdoor skills, and fun.

4-H Camp S.P.A.R.K. – Jamestown

A hands-on day camp experience designed to engage and inspire youth through interactive learning.

Goochland Agricultural Fair (4-H Participation)

Celebrate local agriculture and support youth exhibitors at this annual community event.

Accurate, affordable testing for private water sources, including wells, springs, and cisterns. For more details and to register, use the links below:

2026 Goochland Flyer

Goochland Registration Form

2026 Powhatan Flyer

Powhatan Registration Form

Horticultural Topics by our

H.O.P.E. from the Garden

Learning & Teaching Teams

Building and Maintaining Healthy Soil

Native Plants & Invasive Plants

Habitat for Wildlife / Habitat Gardening

Water Conservation / Rain Gardens

HOPE Initiative Invasive Plants Team’s Project Goes on the Road

Published Articles
by our Extension Master Gardeners

How to Send Plant Samples to the Lab, Rebecca Crutchfield Crow

How To Make Your New Year’s Resolution Work for You or How After Six Years I Learned to Control My Expectations—Kudzu Style, Rachael Watman

Winterberry for Winter Beauty, Pat Lust

VA DCR Adds Thirteen New Plants to the Invasive Plant Species List, Pat Lust
Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Residential Site Visits, Rebecca Crutchfield Crow

Powhatan VCE Insect Pest Update: Pickleworm

If you are a producer in Powhatan county growing cucurbits such as cucumber, squash, pumpkin, muskmelon, cantaloupe, and winter squash please

read the attached pest update on a major insect pest found in Virginia. Pickleworm infestations vary yearly in VA but they cause major damage to cucurbit producers. Please reach out if you have any questions. For more information about description, damage, and how to help control Pickleworm, View / Download this flyer.