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Gardening Questions?
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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
Save the dates for our Spring Events:
3rd Annual Education Day at Garden of the Sun -April 6, 2024-FREE
- Saturday April 6 from 9:00 to 1:00 at the Garden of the Sun.
- Classes are free- Composting, Vegetable gardening, Tool Sharpening/care, Vermiculture, Drought Tolerant plants, and Herbs. All classes will be taught by our Fresno Master Gardeners.
- Exhibitors include: Tree Fresno, members of the Clovis Botanical Garden, and the Fresno Metropolitan Water District.
- Children's activity
- We will have plants and Spring Garden tour tickets for sale, (cash or checks only)
Spring Garden Tour April 20, 2024 - The Master Gardeners of Fresno County invite you to tour 5 beautiful and unique private gardens and our own demonstration garden, the Garden of the Sun. There’s something for everyone: water-wise gardening, sustainability, garden design and, of course, beautiful plants. You will come away with new ideas for your own garden!
Tickets $30 in advance/ $35 day of Tour- ticket info
Kid's Day at the Garden of the Sun May 11, 2024 -Open house style fun educational activities for kids. Free.9:30-12:30.
Next Community Education class
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Growing Your Backyard Tomatoes
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MGs Marie and Tom (guest MG from Merced)
Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Come to the Garden of the Sun and learn everything you need to know about growing tomatoes from MGs Marie and guest MG from Merced, Tom.
Tomatoes, other vegetables and flowers will be for sale.Gallons $8 Pints $4, Cash or check onlySaturday, March 30, 2024 10:00-11:30 AM
Garden of the Sun
1750 N. Winery
Fresno, CA 93703Register for free January-April 2024 classes here.
2025 Training Class to become a Master Gardener Volunteers
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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.
Registration link for these sessions
The application period will open June 1, 2024 and run through August 31, 2024.
UC IPM Webinars
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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2023 Integrated Weed Management in Vineyards with Soil Health Practices | 3/28/2024 |
Community Ed Class: Growing Your Backyard Tomatoes | 3/30/2024 |
Education Day at the Garden of the Sun | 4/6/2024 |
Madera Glorious Garden Tour | 4/13/2024 |
Community Ed Class-English Cottage Gardens with Mediterranean Flair | 4/13/2024 |
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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This week in the garden: March 22 - 28
As spring unfolds, take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ~ Claude Monet Tasks Compost weed-free grass clippings and other thorn and disease-free garden waste. Better yet, start a...
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Spring Garden Tour a trip down memory lane for one Master Gardener
When Master Gardener Barbara Vartan learned a historical two-story home on Carmen Street in Fresno was part of the 2024 Spring Garden Tour, she knew where she wanted to volunteer. The 102-year-old home in the heart of the Wilson Historical Tract was...
Gardener's Companion
Read weekly tips from this book "This week in the Garden
Garden of the Sun
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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.