Community Gardens and School Gardens
Gardening is more than a hobby. The edible garden environment can support healthy eating, physical activity and improve access to healthy foods. This site offers content created to equip community members with the knowledge and skills to promote the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, improve nutrition security and gain the skills needed to successfully grow fresh fruits and vegetables. Research shows that participation in garden interventions, from planting to harvest, is linked to increased willingness, preference, and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables (Savoie-Roskos, M.R, et al, 2017).
The resources on this webpage were designed to help communities and educational agencies throughout California to create an environment which supports the health and wellbeing of students and community members through gardening.
Browse these resources to learn more about the CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Garden Initiative.
Home Gardeners
Advice to Grow By.... Ask Us... Madera Master Gardeners
Submit a question to our
Master Gardener Helpline click here
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your questions. We are not at the office or taking samples at this time
Master Gardener volunteers work at The Three Sister's Garden on Tuesday and Thursdays mornings. Stop by and talk with one of our experts. .
Find an Arborist
Landscape Trees
UC Fresno Master Gardener program has developed information about choosing and planting landscape trees. Find it here: Landscape Trees Characteristics
Soil Testing
Read and subscribe to our blog, Fresno Gardening Green
Sign up for the UC Madera MG E-List to receive our newsletter featuring seasonal gardening tips and information about upcoming classes.
Pest Problems:
UCANR Intergrated Pest Management website
For information about seasonal pests see the UCANR Seasonal IPM checklist.
Fresno Master Gardener's website for online sales of this book
Donate and Shop page for more information
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.