Next Community Education class
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Becoming a Master Gardener
MGs Robin and Charlie
Are you interested in becoming a Fresno County Master Gardener? Attend this class to learn about our program from current Master Gardeners, and take the next step towards this rewarding and exciting goal. Your questions will be addressed and you could be joining a diverse group sharing home horticulture within the community.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:30-11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
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
2025 Training Class to become a Master Gardener Volunteers
We will hold an informational meet and greet session for those interested in joining the program. on June 1 at the Garden of the Sun from 9:30-11:00. Come out and find out more about what Master Gardeners do.
Registration link for these sessions
The application period will open June 1, 2024 and run through August 31, 2024.
UC IPM Webinars
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.
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 |
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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 |
Community Ed Class- Cool Season Veggies | 7/20/2024 |
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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This week in the garden: May 17 - 23
Tasks Avoid cutting lawns too severely because the resulting stress causes yellowing. Water citrus being careful not to over water. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches risks root rot. Hand pick hoplia beetles from white and yellow rose...
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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...
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.