Madera County Master Gardener Program

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Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program of Madera County!  We are a group of committed volunteers, providing outreach and community education on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to Madera County residents..Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, we are here to help your gardens, home orchards, and container plants thrive!  

Sign up for UCANR Madera Master Gardener E-List 24.25. Receive e-mails about special events or classes

Link to current issue of The Garden Buzz( newsletter by Fresno Master Gardeners) 

 Read and subscribe blog, Fresno Gardening Green
where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.

UCANR Programmatic Footprint MapsWhat are the Programmatic Footprint Maps?

Interactive, regularly updated maps that show UC ANR’s programmatic footprint across California. These maps will:

• Provide internal and external stakeholders with a mapping tool to see where academics and community educators are located
• Provide leadership and stakeholders with relevant programmatic footprint data to assist with the Cooperative Extension position call process

Madera Garden Workshops or Events click to view upcoming classes 

Madera County Master Gardeners offer a variety of in-person and zoom community education classes. Except for a few make it take it classes our classes are free to the public. No registration is required for the classes  Location of classes Madera College Campus/ Three Sister Garden or Sierra Senior Center in Oakhurst.

"Three Sisters" Garden

The Madera Master Gardeners program demonstration garden is located on a two-acre parcel allotted by the college for this purpose. Click here to see more

The Three Sisters Garden is open and Master Gardeners are there working on Tuesday mornings. 8:00 to 10:00 during hot weather. 

Thank you Madera Library Ignacio Negrete and Krista Riggs for the wonderful video of the Three Sisters Garden! 

Click here to watch our latest video about the Three Sisters Garden.

Helpful 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.

Oakhurst workshop / No registration needed

Becoming a Firewise Community: Benefits and Process Learn how you and your community can join the Firewise Program! Get a homeowners insurance discount, become eligible for grant-funded fuel reduction, and receive free wildfire safety home assessments from Coarsegold RCD!

Date: July 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Location: Sierra Senior Center, 49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA Presenter: Kai Hanson, CRCD Cost: FREE

Sierra Senior Garden classes will be held on the 4th Friday of the Month. Topics to be announced 

4th Friday of the Month.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA

No registration needed

Contact: Cheers!

UCANR Master Beekeeper program

The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) is a continuous train-the-trainer effort. The CAMBP’s vision is to certify Honey Bee Ambassador, Apprentice, Journey, and Master level beekeepers so they can effectively communicate the importance of honey bees and other pollinators within their communities, serve as mentors for other beekeepers, and become the informational conduit between the beekeeping communities throughout the state and UCCE staff. Explore the Certifications Page for more information.

Wondering if beekeeping is right for you? We recommend to start by asking yourself these 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before you Start Beekeeping.

Our mission is to disseminate science-based information to stewards and ambassadors for honey bees and beekeeping. This includes local, state, and federal regulatory information like the California State Apiary Act.

UCANR Master Food Preserver information

UCANR Master Food Preserver for Fresno, Madera and Merced 

Click below to find out more 

email barbaramattice@comcast.net

Master Gardener VMS Log in. 

UCANR Statewide Landscape Survey project

Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR

Haramrit Gill (PhD)

Environmental Horticulture Area Advisor 

(Tulare, Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties)

Contact: hamgill@ucanr.edu