Meet Charlotte Keogh

Charlotte was born in Chicago, Illinois but when she was three months old her family moved to Alabama where she grew up. She came to Norfolk when she was transferred here by the U. S. Coast Guard.

Charlotte graduated from the University of Alaska with a degree in Accounting.

Charlotte retired from the U. S. Coast Guard after more than 32 years. She worked as a Marine Casualty Investigator and Inspector and International Port Security Assessor and trainer.

Charlotte loves being outdoors and has an interest in being self-sufficient and this piqued her interest in becoming a master gardener. Charlotte enjoyed the classes. She especially liked the different places that the class visited.

Charlotte worked on a variety of projects to attain her fifty hours including the Zoo Cart, Native Plant and Pollinator Garden at Fred Heutte Center, the Brock Cancer Center, and the garden at Ingleside Elementary School. She also worked at the Plant Sale, Tree Adoption and seed packaging.

Now that she has attained her certification she plans to continue working at the projects she participated in as an intern.

Charlotte has three children: Megan (Michael), Melissa and Patrick (Jordan) and two fabulous granddaughters, Violet and Verity. She also has a 7-year-old rescue dog named Toby.

When Charlotte isn’t doing Master Gardener activities she enjoys golf, woodworking, camping and motorcycling.

When you see Charlotte, be sure to introduce yourself and welcome her to Norfolk Extension Master Gardeners.