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    Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to include Charlottesville and Albemarle County , article

    A serious pest of grapes, peaches, hops and a variety of other crops, the spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, was detected in Albemarle County in July 2021. Since then, the insect and its eggs have been found at several locations throughout the City and County. Now, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is expanding the state's spotted Lanternfly quarantine areas to include Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

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    Monthly Horticulture Tip Sheets: Get the scoop on what to do and when! , article

    These tip sheets give you the low down on what exactly to do during each month – to help keep your landscape, lawn, indoor house plants and more - green and growing!

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    Ask a Local Expert , article

    Submit your questions to our office to learn about programs in, or to get questions answered about – Youth Leadership/4-H Family, Health and Nutrition, Food Safety & Personal Finance – Kimberly Booker Horses, Livestock and Pasture – Carrie Swanson Lawns, Gardening & Landscaping – Master Gardeners Virginia Master Naturalist Program Director – Michelle Prysby If you’re not sure who to contact, please drop a line to our front office and Nancy will be able to direct you to the right person.

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    Free Soil Test Sample Kits , article

    Free Soil Test Sample Kits available for contactless pickup! Kits can be picked up outside of our office at your convenience. 460 Stagecoach Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Soil Sample Kits are in a clearly labeled plastic tub on the bench.