UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Save the Dates:
Home & Garden Show -March 6, 7 and 8, 2026
Annual Plant Sale -March 20 & 21, 2026
Education Day at Garden of the Sun -March 28, 2026
Spring Garden Tour -April 25, 2026
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.
Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes
January-April 2026 Classes
SATURDAY, JAN 24, 10-11:30 AM
Flower & Vegetable Seed Propagation
MG GWEN
Growing plants from seeds is fun once you learn how, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, cacti and many other plants can be grown from seeds. MG Gwen will teach you how to grow plants from seeds, the equipment needed, how to care for, harden off, and transplant your seedlings. Planting from seeds is a great way to start gardening earlier in the season, save money to get a wider variety of plants in your garden.
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E PERRIN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720
SATURDAY, JAN 31, 10-11:30 AM
Rose Pruning Is Not Rocket Science
MGS SUE AND BILL
The rose is our National Flower, so come and learn about this beautiful flower. General rose care will be discussed, plus we will have a “hands on “pruning session. Bring your gloves and pruners!
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N WINERY, FRESNO, CA 93703
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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 two informational Meet and Greets to find out more.
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 10-11:30 am- Betty Rodriguez Library
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 10-11:30 am - Woodward Park Library
Monthly Children's Library Activities
There are no classes in Jan /Feb.
Classes will resume in March. more info
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:
A visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland
November 20, 2025
On Oct. 10, 2025, I visited the 70-acre Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1670 and moved to its current location in Edinburgh in 1823. It is part of a network of over 1,700 botanic gardens in 148 countries, has research learners in 55 countries and is part of…
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:
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.
Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR
Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR
Haramrit Gill (PhD)
Environmental Horticulture Area Advisor
(Tulare, Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties)
Contact: hamgill@ucanr.edu
Survey for landscape professionals
The UCCE Environmental Horticulture and Urban Integrated Pest Management programs would like to provide more resources for landscape professionals. We would be grateful if you take a short survey to help us understand what would be most valuable for you.
Encuesta para profesionales del jardinería/paisajismo/landscaping
Los programas de Horticultura Ambiental y Manejo Integrado Urbano de Plagas de la UCCE desean proporcionar más recursos para los jardineros profesionales y diseñadores de jardines. Le agradeceríamos que respondiera una breve encuesta para ayudarnos a comprender qué sería lo más valioso para usted.
Encuesta en español
Thank you in advance!
Dr Gill completed research at Garden of the Sun on Anaerobic soil infestation. Read about her research here.
Also, another article on the 2025 California nursery conference mentioned me as I did a demonstration on pour through method for nursery growers.https://ucnfa.ucdavis.edu/news/2025-california-nursery-conference-summary
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."
We partner with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District