Our mission as Master Gardeners of Madera County is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California. We stand guided by our core values and strategic initiatives, aiming to inspire, educate, and build communities of eco-conscious gardeners
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The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting a needs assessment to better understand the current production challenges, pest and disease concerns, water-related issues, and educational needs of ornamental nurseries in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties.
I am Haramrit Gill , Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving these four counties, with a focus on ornamental crop production. UCCE provides research-based information and technical support to ornamental nursery professionals through services such as plant diagnostic assistance, educational webinars, and other Extension resources.
Ornamental Nursery Survey ornamental nurseries only
Your responses will help identify the most important challenges facing ornamental nurseries in our region and help guide future Extension programs, educational resources, technical assistance, and applied research priorities.The survey should take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Your participation and input are greatly appreciated.
Friends of The Three Sisters Garden
Iris Rhizome Sale
On Line orders must be Made by September 8th, 2026.
Professional Agave - Community Training
Madera Community College, in partnership with the University of California Agriculture and National Resources and UC Davis Water Management Lab, is proud to announce an upcoming Community Training opportunity for growers, researchers, educators, and agave enthusiasts looking to advance agave cultivation in California.
This Community Training opportunity will include one orientation session on Zoom, scheduled for Thursday, September 24, followed by four weekly training sessions that will take place on Zoom on October 1, October 8, October 15, and October 22. These hour-long training sessions will be conducted in Spanish (6-7 p.m.) and English (7-8 p.m.).
The final training session will take in-person at Madera Community College on Saturday, October 24, when participants will get first-hand experience in planting agave. Registration required There is a fee required.
Gardening Workshops
Our Madera Master Gardener program offers public workshops on a variety of gardening topics in both Madera and Oakhurst. Here are a few of our upcoming workshops:
Madera Community College:
- Saturday, September 26th, 10am-12pm Easy Irrigation for Healthy Landscapes
- Location: Madera Community College, 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA
- John Pape presenter Workshop is free and open to the public; no registration required. Click here for Flyer
- Saturday, October 3rd, 10am-12pm Herb Gardening
- Location: Madera Community College, 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA Click here for Flyer
- Robbie Cranch Fresno MG, Workshop is free and open to the public; no registration required. Click here for Flyer
Oakhurst Sierra Senior Center :
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th 2026 / 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Irrigate Like a Master Gardener!
- Friday, SEPTEMBER 18th 2026 / 2:00 - 5:00 pm - ‘Cottage Food License’ Class!!! More details to come Registration and fee required
- Friday, SEPTEMBER 25th 2026 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm - 'Native Plants & Attracting Pollinators'
- Workshops are open to the public & FREE
Three Sisters Garden
The Madera Master Gardeners maintain a beautiful demonstration garden located on a two-acre parcel allotted by the Madera Community College. Click here to see more.
The Three Sisters Garden is always open to the public, so please stop by to enjoy this beautiful space! If you would like to speak with our Master Gardeners in person, we have weekly workdays at the garden on Tuesday mornings from 8:00am to 10:00am.
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