UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County

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Advice to Grow on....Ask Us!

Have a gardening question?

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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where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley

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May 14–15 UC ANR Giving Day

is a special 24-hour opportunity to dig deep and support the programs that grow stronger, more
sustainable communities across California.
Every gift helps extend University-based gardening knowledge into
neighborhoods, schools, and demonstration gardens—empowering people with
the tools to grow healthy food, care for the environment, and connect with one another.

Donate here

 

Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes

May- July 2026 Classes

View all upcoming classes here

 Register here. 

Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?  Apply now!

 

Spring Garden Tour -April 25, 2026

Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the gardens.

Plant lists for each of the gardens are available on the Spring Garden Tour page.

Spring Garden Tour 

We look forward to seeing you at next year's tour.


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. The Children’s Library Lessons are from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
 more info 
 
May Library Classes for Kids
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The Master Gardener Children’s Library Class, Birds in Our Gardens, introduces children to the wonder of backyard birds. 
Children will learn about bird anatomy, behavior, and backyard habitats through a short lesson, hands-on activity, and fun craft.
 


 

Helpful Monthly Gardening Information

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

Garden of the Sun

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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

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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?

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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.

 

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We partner with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Birds in the Garden library activity for May
Event Date
May 28, 2026

Birds in Our Gardens- Fig Garden Library

Master Gardener Classes for Children- Join us!Join Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a FREE and fun, hands-on gardening activity perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children! Each…
Botanical body scrubs
Event Date
May 30, 2026

Botanical Beauty: Creating Body Scrubs

Learn how to create luxurious body scrubs using home-grown botanicals. This session covers selecting and blending herbs, flowers, and fruits for skin-nourishing benefits, exploring a range of…
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Event Date
June 6, 2026

Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

UNLOCK THE SECRETS IN THE SOIL MG TIM  New advances in soil health have been made and are available to the home gardener.  A healthy garden starts…

Mission Statement

"To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California."