UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County

Advice to Grow on....Ask Us!

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Submit your question to our  Master Gardener Helpline

Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. When submitting photos of an issue, please also include a picture of the overall plant. 

 

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Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes

Sept-Dec. 2026 Classes

View all upcoming classes here

 Register here

THE ART OF BOTANICAL BEVERAGES
Master Gardener/Master Food Preserve Sue
Discover how to craft flavor-rich drinks using herbs, flowers and fruits from your garden. In this class, you’ll learn which herbs, flowers, and fruits are best to grow for crafting delicious beverages along with techniques for infusing, blending, and balancing botanical ingredients into delicious hot and cold beverages. 
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 10:00-11:30 AM 
Woodward Park Library    
944 E Perrin, Fresno

 

 

HOW TO MAKE A LEMON POMANDER
Master Gardener Robbie 
Get an aromatic start on the winter holiday season: learn to make fresh lemon pomanders!    Using local citrus, Fresno Master Gardener Robbie will show you simple techniques to make fresh citrus pomanders. They can be decorated with ribbon to hang, or displayed in a bowl.   All tools and materials will be provided. Limit 15 people.  Cost $10.  (Fees non-refundable) Payment can be made by check or credit card.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026  1:00-2:30 PM
Garden of the Sun  1750 N Winery Ave, Fresno

 

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Mini Classes at Gazebo Gardens

GAZEBO GARDENS AND THE FRESNO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PRESENT:
Sunday, November 15:        10:30-12 noon  
Free mini-classes by Fresno County Master Gardeners
 

10:30:  Pruning Fruit Trees in the Home Garden
11:00:  Making Pomanders 
11:30:  Choosing California Natives for the Home Garden

This is Food Truck Sunday at Gazebo Gardens from 10:00-1:00.  
There will also be an information table staffed by Fresno County Master Gardeners available to answer your gardening questions.   
The Fresno Fruit Preservers will also have an information table.  

December 20 will be reserved for tips on pruning roses.

 

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Monthly Children's Library Activities 
 

Ornamental nursery survey

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.

Fresnoland interview with Master Gardener Gerry Handford

‘Why would you want to prune tomatoes?’ A Master Gardener answers all your tomato season questions
In our first edition of “Ask a Master Gardener,” Gerry Hanford answers why you probably don’t need to prune your tomato plants, and why curly citrus leaves aren’t as bad as they look.

Helpful Monthly Gardening Information

• Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website.  Click here to read her article. Catch her on KYNO 940 AM for the "Master Gardener Minute" on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:40am, 1:40pm, and 5:40pm.
• MG Terry L. writes articles weekly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to find out more about the Garden Checklist for each week.
• MG Debbie writes Rosie's Corner a monthly column all about roses.

For information about seasonal pests see the UCANR Seasonal IPM checklist.
 

Garden of the Sun

The Garden of the Sun demonstration garden is located at:
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703

Find more information about the garden here

Fresno Gardening Green Blog

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Gardener's Companion

Are you looking for a gift for your favorite gardener? Wondering what to give?  The Gardener's Companion for the Central San Joaquin Valley makes a wonderful gift for yourself and your gardening friends. There are great sections on what to plant each month, California natives and vegetable gardening.

 Read weekly tips from this book  This week in the Garden

Purchase here

Need a Speaker?

Do you need a speaker for your community group or organization
  If you have a special event and would like a Master Gardener to 
talk to your group about home gardening topics, 
contact our Helpline to request a speaker. 

Soil Testing

Master Gardeners  do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources. Soil Testing Laboratories in Fresno, Madera, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties "No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included." 

City of Fresno Water Conservation Program

Lawn to Garden Expanded rebate program- find out more about converting your lawn to a waterwise garden and rebates available.

We partner with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District

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