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After two years of planning, a Fresno church completed a half-acre community garden in 2025, offering 74 raised-bed garden plots to its members and the community.The garden was launched by the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center – 1572 E. Barstow Ave. – after receiving grants and support from Fresno State…

Ornamental and fruit‐bearing trees will begin to bloom in home gardens and along the Blossom Trail in eastern Fresno County.TasksCheck your sprinklers and turn them off when the amount of rain permits.Make sure trees are getting enough water. Avoid overhead irrigation if frost is expected.PruningEvergreens,…

 Her cup runneth over.Only a select group of people win the Franklin's Bumble Bee coffee cup, and UC Davis alumna  Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento recently received hers for being named the  winner of the 2026 Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest, sponsored by the…

Brrr .. it’s cold outside!  Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”.  Learn what “chill hours” really…

 If you have limited space, growing tomatoes in containers is a great alternative to planting in the ground. Make sure to choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun and follow these tips for a successful growing season.1. Choose the right tomato variety. Select either…