Spring Garden Tour
The 2026 Spring Garden Tour is April 25, 2026. Five beautiful gardens have been chosen. We can't wait to share them and our demonstration garden Garden of the Sun with you. The garden tour is an…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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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.
Save the Date:
You can get tickets at the listed outlets or order tickets by mail . Orders must by received by April 11, 2026
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Thank you to all of you who came out and supported the annual plant sale.
We still have plants for sale including some that weren't ready for the big sale.
Come out to Garden of the Sun, 1750 N Winery ,Fresno
MWF 8 am-11am.
pints $5, gallons $9, tomatoes $8, grafted tomatoes $15.
Additional sales at Garden of the Sun Education Day ,
March 28 9 am-1 pm
and at the Spring Garden Tour, April 25.
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Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes
January-April 2026 Classes
SATURDAY, APR 11, 10-11:30 AM
Square Foot Gardening
MGS RHONDA AND NANCY
Become a successful gardener the simple and painless way. SFG is a unique method of spending less money, using less water and doing less work while still enjoying a bountiful harvest. Rethink the way you garden today – you can grow more in less space.
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629 W DAKOTA FRESNO, CA 93705
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
Our next training class begins January 2027.
Applications will be available on this website May 1, 2026-July 31, 2026.
There will be an informational Meet and Greets to find out more.
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 10-11:30 am - Woodward Park Library
Monthly Children's Library Activities
Join Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a FREE and fun, hands-on gardening activity perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children!
Each month, we explore exciting gardening topics through a short lesson,
engaging books, and creative crafts.
There are no classes in Jan /Feb.
. more info
The Children’s Library Lessons are from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
3/26/26 - Fig Garden Library -Color & Light in the Garden
COLOR AND LIGHT IN THE GARDEN
Join us as we explore the role of light and importance of color in our gardens. We’ll enjoy a fun hands-on demonstration showcasing how we mix colors and get creative by making a fun rainbow crown. Come ready to learn, create, and discover the magic of light and color in our gardens.
April Library Classes
Sunnyside - April 1
Woodward Park - April 2
Betty Rodriguez - April 21
Fig Garden - April 23
Marvelous Mushrooms -
Explore the world of mushrooms. Learn how they grow, where they live and how they help recycle nutrients in nature.
Five Senses in the Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden
Free hands-on gardening activity for preschool and Elementary age children.
Saturday, April 11 2026
10-11:30 am
945 N Clovis Ave. Between Alluvial and Nees.
We will explore te fives sense in the garden through a short lesson, engaging books, and creative crafts.
Free - no registration needed.
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:
Master Gardeners grow healthy plants for local community
Volunteers at the Fresno County Master Gardeners’ Garden of the Sun have worked full tilt for six months to produce thousands of reasonably priced landscape and vegetable plants for the public, aiming to encourage residents to reap the physical and mental health benefits of growing beautiful, healthful gardens.
The effort is also one of the most important fundraising projects undertaken annually by the Fresno County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the University of California which provides free gardening demonstrations, information and classes for adults and children.
And besides meeting these goals, propagating, nurturing and selling a multitude of new plants is a passion project for a dedicated team of propagation volunteers.
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
Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project:
Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project:
In 2025, Master Gardeners will work alongside authorized staff members of the Roots of Resilience: Valley Children’s Gardening Club in their Demonstration Garden and assisting with validating materials for the Roots of Resilience research project.
The Roots of Resilience research project is designed to investigate the impact of gardening on the health of Oncology patients, both those currently battling the disease and survivors. The project will include 1) a project demonstration garden and 2) optional workshops for both project participants, and staff volunteers working in the demonstration garden.
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 - Merced County"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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