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Fresno County Master Gardeners offer a variety of in-person and zoom community education classes. Questions about these classes or other information needed, please contact the Fresno Master Gardener helpline by e-mail. Gardening Questions? Send an email to mgfresno@ucanr.edu

What is IPM? Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties.

March 7, 8 & 9, 2025 Stop by our booth in the Garden Pavilion for gardening information and our free kid's plant potting activity.Annually on the first weekend in March and in the fall, the Big Fresno Fair grounds is home to the Fresno Home and Garden Show.

TREE SELECTION Trees are a costly and major part of your landscape. Trees provide shade, privacy, and beauty but a tree in the wrong place can become an expensive problem in years to come.

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Oaks are frequently included in California landscapes, though many gardeners are unaware that they may require special treatment in order to thrive.

Some key methods in IPM programs include: Plant pest resistant or well adapted plant varieties such as native plants.

Storm drains are frequently located in streets, usually along curbs, but may also be in alleys, driveways, etc. You may have seen logos of fish painted near them with a warning against dumping of toxic materials into them. Stormwater and irrigation runoff from gardens and lawns, car washing, etc.

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What is an active ingredient? An active ingredient is the chemical(s) in a product that are responsible for the pesticidal effect.