Welcome to the community education gardening classes
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 We are working remotely- no phone or office hours at this time. Thank you.
Thank you for your support of the Master Gardener Program!
March 2025 Classes
Register for Jan-April 2025 classes here
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025
GARDENING 101
MG BRENDA
Do you love gardening but lack the confidence to boldly go forth? Learn such basics as soil preparation, planting, growing, pruning, and diagnosing plant problems. Join MG Brenda to learn the basics and have a thriving garden in your backyard.
Please download & bring this document to class.
Saturday, Mar 29 10 AM -11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
April 2025 Classes
Register for Jan-April 2025 classes here
SMALL SPACE HERB GARDENING
IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
MG ROBBIE
Come for a pleasant morning with other herb lovers! Learn how to select herb varieties that do particularly well in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn herb garden design for small spaces and for tub and pot gardening. Enjoy a sprinkling of herb garden history and lore.
Saturday, Apr 12 9:30- 11 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
SPRINKLER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR
MG JOHN
Do you have a leaky valve? Is your timer not working correctly? Come and join us for a troubleshooting class on sprinkler system maintenance. MG John will teach you the mechanics of repairing and diagnosing your sprinkler system.
Saturday, Apr 19 10—11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
Community Classes May-July 2025
Register for May-July 2025 classes
Saturday, MAY 3, 2025
IRRIGATION FOR THE HOME GARDENER
MGS BILL AND JOHN
Improve plant health and save water! Learn how easy it can be to convert your sprinklers to a waterwise drip system or start from scratch in a new landscape. MG John will show you how!
(Please download handouts and bring to class.)
Saturday, MAY 3 9:30–11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Saturday, MAY 17, 2025
LAVENDER, SWEET LAVENDER
MG ROBBIE
Enjoy a lively, informative class on many gardeners’ favorite herb: LAVENDER. MG Robbie will share history, folklore, literature, cultivation techniques in the San Joaquin Valley, propagation, and craft ideas. She will share fresh cuttings to take home.
Saturday, MAY 17, 2025 9:30–11:00
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Saturday, MAY 24, 2025
FOR THE LOVE OF BEARDED IRISES
MG GWEN
The bearded iris is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow. It is known for its large, showy flowers. Join MG Gwen to learn the different types of irises, when, where, and how to plant them, their care, pruning, propagation, how to encourage bloom, as well as common pests and diseases.
Saturday, MAY 24 9:30–11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Saturday, June 21, 2025
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
MG Dr. Beth
Aphids! Snails! Cutworms! Gophers! It must be spring. How do we think about and deal with garden pests as they show up along with our beautiful blooms and yummy veggies. Dr. Beth will entertain us with this educational presentation.
Saturday, June 21 10 AM-12 PM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, June 28
GARDEN DESIGN: SMALL SPACE
MG RICHARD
You should come away with how to look at garden design with respect to function, your starting situation, basic principles design, irrigation and developing a landscape plan. This is a roadmap to the process, not an in-depth analysis. It starts with what do you want and what do you have, then moves to unite them in a considerate plan to accomplish your vision. It involves a hard look at reality, while being visionary.
Saturday, June 28 10 AM-12PM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, July 12, 2025
PLANTS AND PETS – KEEP THEM SAFE!
MG KAREN
What plants are poisonous to dogs, cats and horses? How many of those plants are in your garden and your pasture? Keep your animals safe by learning to identify plants that can be poisonous to your animals. Many of these plants we never worried about and have taken for granted. Join MG Karen to find out how we can keep our pets safe.
Saturday, July 12 10 AM-11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, JULY 19, 2025
ZOOM CLASS TOMATO GURUS
MGs TOM, TERRY AND GWEN
You are invited to join Master Gardeners Tomato Gurus for a ZOOM live panel discussion on growing delicious tomatoes in your garden. Learn about the growing process and the problems facing backyard gardeners. MGs Tom, Terry and Gwen will answer your questions about growing tomatoes in the valley. Register for this class through the Fresno County Library website
Saturday, JULY 19 10 AM-11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY VIA ZOOM
Saturday, JULY 26, 2025
GROWING COOL SEASON VEGETABLES
MG GWEN
Did you know that cool season vegetables have a higher food value than warm season ones? Join MG Gwen and she will show you how to expand your gardening repertoire to include these crops. (Please download handouts and bring to class.)
Saturday, JULY 26 10 AM-12 PM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Register for May- July 2025 classes
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We look forward to seeing you at one of our Community Education Classes.
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