Giving Day Fresno Master Gardeners
May 16-17 · Noon to Noon
In its sixth year as UC ANR’s own online giving campaign, UC ANR Giving Day will run from noon to noon on May 16-17, 2024.
Your gift helps ensure UC ANR continues to provide essential resources and trusted information to the people of California. Some of the projects funded by recent giving day donations include demonstration gardens, outreach teaching supplies and youth scholarships.
On UC ANR Giving Day—a day to give to the programs you care about—we invite you to support the vital services that sustain our state, country, and world.
Gifts of any size will have an immediate impact.
Thank you for your generous support.
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Next Community Education class
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Irrigation for the Home Garden
Improve plant health and save water! Learn how easy it can be to convert your sprinklers to a water wise drip system or start from scratch in a new landscape. MGs John and Bill will show you how! (Please download handouts and bring to class.)
Saturday, May 18 9:30-11 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703Register here for May - July classes
See full list of classes through July
Gardening Questions?
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your e-mails. Thank you. We are not at the office or taking samples at this time.
Plant Clinics
Bring your gardening questions to us at one of our Plant Clinics. We have a table the first Wednesday of each month at the Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market and the second Saturday at the Vineyard Farmers Market. For more info see the calendar below.
Read and subscribe to our blog, Fresno Gardening Green
where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
Sign up for the UCANR Fresno MG E-List.
Upcoming events, workshops and community gardening information
Welcome to the Central Valley to our new UCANR Advisor:
Haramrit Gill
Haramrit Gill is the newly appointed Environmental Horticulture Advisor for Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera Counties. In her current capacity as an Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Haramrit's responsibilities revolve around identifying landscape plants that are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and fire-resistant. She harbors a strong interest in researching California native plants due to their sustainable attributes, which include superior adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, water efficiency, and soil health benefits. Please join us in welcoming Haramrit to UC ANR.
2025 Training Class to become a Master Gardener Volunteers
We will hold two informational meet and greet sessions for those interested in joining the program. The first will be on May 4 at Woodward Park Library from 10:00-11:30 and then on June 1 at the Garden of the Sun from 10:00-11:30. Come out and find out more about what Master Gardeners do.
Registration link for these sessions
UC IPM Webinars
Thank you for attending and supporting
the Fresno County Master Gardeners.
Plant lists for each of the gardens can be found here.
A huge and special thank you to the homeowners who opened up their beautiful gardens for us all to enjoy. Planning for next year's tour starts right away. If you have interest in having your garden on the tour contact the garden helpline: mgfresno@ucanr.edu
Helpful Monthly Gardening Information
Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to read article.
Catch her on KYNO 940 AM for the "Master Gardener Minute" on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:40am, 1:40pm, and 5:40pm.
MG Terry L. writes articles weekly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to find out more about the Garden Checklist for each week.
MG Debbie writes Rosie's Corner a monthly column all about roses.
For information about seasonal pests see the UCANR Seasonal IPM checklist.
Soil Testing
Master Gardeners do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources.
"No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included."
Upcoming classes and events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Irrigation for the Home Garden | 5/18/2024 |
| Becoming A Master Gardener | 6/1/2024 |
| Community Ed Class-Plumaria | 6/8/2024 |
| Community Ed. Class- Composting/Vermiculture | 6/22/2024 |
| Community Ed Class- Kitchen Gardens | 7/13/2024 |
Need a Speaker?
Do you need a speaker for your community group or organization? If you have a special event and would like the Master Gardener program to come and talk with the your group about home gardening topics please contact us to request a speaker.
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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Use soil solarization to prepare garden for success
The summer months in Fresno County are ideal for garden soil solarization, an environmentally sound way to kill weeds, insect pests and soil pathogens with free and naturally abundant solar energy. No pesticides are used in the process. The greenhouse...
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This week in the garden: May 10 - 16
The garden is in full bloom. Cut flowers and harvest produce frequently to encourage repeated production of flowers and veggies. Pull weeds and hoe often. Tasks Water and mow lawn. Set mower higher to shade out weeds and keep roots cool. Be cautious...
Gardener's Companion
Read weekly tips from this book "This week in the Garden
Garden of the Sun
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District works to serve the Fresno/Clovis area. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is pleased to send you the Summer 2023 issue of its Flood Line newsletter.