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
Fall Festival with Madera Master Gardeners and Madera Community College
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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:
Oakhurst Sierra Senior Center :
Sierra Senior Garden classes (Oakhurst) Contact: Randy, lacmgrst@gmail.com (818) 436-9484 iPhone
Community Garden meeting Fourth Friday of the month. 12:00-1:00
Gardening classes Fourth Friday of the month. 1:00-2:00 Workshops are open to the public & FREE
Sierra Senior Master Food Preserver class (Oakhurst) Third Friday of the Month. Require registration & fee
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In Greek mythology, Iris was seen as a messenger for the gods. Traveling between heaven and earth on a rainbow, wherever she stepped flowers sprang up producing an earthly cornucopia of color. Fortunately for us, we don’t need to encounter the goddess Iris to witness this rainbow of color. We can go to the 3 Sisters Garden in spring and see up to 250 varieties of irises blooming in full glory!
One of the centerpieces of the 3 Sisters Demonstration Garden is the display of irises that flank its southern border. Master Gardener Kathy Sierra, aided by fellow MG’s Janiel Hoff and Carol Kennedy, leads the effort to lovingly maintain this 3 Sisters treasure.
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.
You Tube video of the Three Sisters Garden
You Tube video of Madera Master Gardeners at Fresno Flats
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