UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County

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  where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
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Helpful Monthly Gardening Information

• Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website.  Click here to read her 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.

   

  Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes

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Saturday, June 28
GARDEN DESIGN: SMALL SPACE            

MG RICHARD

You should come away with how to look at garden design with respect to function, your starting situation, basic principles design, irrigation and developing a landscape plan.  This is a roadmap to the process, not an in-depth analysis.   It starts with what do you want and what do you have, then moves to unite them in a considerate plan to accomplish your vision.   It involves a hard look at reality, while being visionary.
Saturday, June 28     10 AM-12PM                

WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY   944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA  93720

 

View all Spring/Summer 2025 classes 
Register for May - August 2025 classes

 

Children's library activities once a month 

First Wednesday of the month - Sunnyside Library
5566 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno

First Thursday of the month - Woodward Park Library 
944 E Perrin Ave, Fresno

Third Tuesday of the month - Betty Rodriguez Library
3040 N Cedar Ave. Fresno
No classes in July

more info 

Garden of the Sun

The Garden of the Sun demonstration garden is located at:
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703

Find more information about the garden here

Gardener's Companion

Are you looking for a gift for your favorite gardener? Wondering what to give?  The Gardener's Companion for the Central San Joaquin Valley makes a wonderful gift for yourself and your gardening friends. There are great sections on what to plant each month, California natives and vegetable gardening.

 Read weekly tips from this book  This week in the Garden

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Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project:

Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project: 

Fresno Gardening Green: 

 Fresno Master Gardener Sherril Nell Wells donates several tons of food each year.

Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR

Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR
Haramrit Gill (PhD)
Environmental Horticulture Area Advisor 
(Tulare, Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties)

Contact: hamgill@ucanr.edu

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. mgfresno@ucanr.edu

Soil Testing

Master Gardeners  do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources. Soil Testing Laboratories in Fresno, Madera, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties - Merced County"No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included." 

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.

We partner with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District