Gardening 101 is your introduction to growing and maintaining flowers, fruits, vegetables and plants!

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WVU Extension Service
Wood County Office
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 408
Parkersburg, WV 26101-7500

Phone: 304-424-1960
Fax: 304-424-1967
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
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WVU Serving all 55 of West Virginia’s Counties

WVU Extension Service provides programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Families and Health, and Community, Economic, and Workforce Development with support from West Virginia University faculty and staff. The Extension Service also maintains a historic special-mission campus at WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp near Weston, WV.

To meet and support the needs of local people and communities, county faculty and staff involve local residents in developing and leading specific programs and activities.

Part of the National Cooperative Extension System

With more than 3,000 county offices in the USA, Extension is the local front door for many citizens to their state land-grant institutions. Extension knowledge can also be found online anytime, through eXtension, a Web portal to the nation’s largest educational and informational system staffed by Extension experts.

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Gardening 101

Your introduction to growing and maintaining flowers, fruits, vegetables and plants

Gardening is a popular pastime for many West Virginians, but for those who didn’t have the opportunity to learn the basics at home, WVU Extension Service offers up how-to tips to get your garden started and growing in no time.

Getting Started

Flowers and plants

Whether you’re hoping to spruce up a small space like a patio, or hoping to landscape your lawn, here are the articles and resources you need to get started.

Fruits and vegetables

Growing produce at home is a great way to save money, eat healthier and get the entire family involved in an outdoor activity. From seeds to the supper table, we’ve got you covered.