ALL HORTICULTURAL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME
AT THE HELP DESK
Responses and recommendations are based on Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) publications, USDA and other research-based resources. This service is free to residents of Bedford County. We’ll be happy to share information with you on Lawn & Garden, Crops & Soils, Insect & Pest Management, Best Growing Practices… the list goes on and on. Upon request, kits are provided for soil sample analysis at Virginia Tech. We also accept samples of insects or diseased plants for identification. Call ahead for details.
HOW TO REACH US:
- Email us at bedfordmg@vt.edu
- Call the Extension Office at (540) 586-7675 during regular business hours.
- Visit us at Bedford Cooperative Extension Office, at 1257 County Farm Road, Suite B, Bedford, VA 24523. Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Available All Year: Trained Master Gardeners, to answer home gardener’s horticultural questions and help solve gardening problems.
-BEDFORD EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS-
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. An equal opportunity affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Scott Baker at the Bedford Extension Office at 540-586-7675 (TDD number 800-828-1120) during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
