Upcoming classes and events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Community Ed. Class- Composting/Vermiculture | 6/22/2024 |
| THE BACKYARD MINI FARM | 6/29/2024 |
| Community Ed Class- Kitchen Gardens | 7/13/2024 |
| Community Ed Class- Cool Season Veggies | 7/20/2024 |
| Community Ed Class-Fragrant Gardens | 7/27/2024 |
Next Community Education class
Register here for May - July classes
Saturday, June 22, 2024 (note this date changed from 6/15)
Composting/Vermiculture
MG RANDY
Do you serve fresh fruits and vegetables? Do you maintain a garden or an ornamental landscape? Do you want great soil to grow food and flowers? Compost is a soil amendment that converts organic discards back to earth. Learn to make quality compost with little effort, time, or resources. UCCE Madera Master Composter Randy shares proven techniques. Learn and become a master too!
Saturday, June 22, 9:30-11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Pollinator Week 2024 will take place June 17-23, 2024.
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators, hosting garden tours, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops, and so much more. However you choose to celebrate this year share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek.
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
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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Rosie’s Corner: Irrigation is important when temperatures rise
This month we will look at when and how to water your roses. Especially now that the weather is starting to heat up and the rains are probably done until the fall. We live in a Mediterranean climate. Winter rain and summer dry. I am always asked...
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This week in the garden: June 7 to 13
June days are the longest of the year - take advantage of the extra hours in your garden. Tasks Check drip irrigation lines and emitters for leaks or clogs and adjust to provide adequate moisture. Thin fruit on stone and pome fruit trees. Spider...
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.
2025 Training class application
The application for the 2025 Master Gardener training class is online only. The application period will open June 1, 2024 and run through August 31, 2024.
2025 Master Gardener Training class application/ click on this link!
Thank you
Questions, please contact by e-mail the MG Helpline
2025 MG training class in subject line.
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.
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.
UC IPM Webinars
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."
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.