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Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your e-mails. Thank you.
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where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
Upcoming classes and events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| ATTRACTING BIRDS AND BENEFICIAL INSECTS TO YOUR GARDEN/Madera | 1/11/2025 |
| Community Education Class: Growing Plants from Seeds | 1/11/2025 |
| Community Education Class-ORCHARD PRUNING BASICS | 1/18/2025 |
| Community Education Class: Summer Vegetable Gardening (SPANISH) | 1/25/2025 |
UCANR Offices closed
UCANR OFFICES: As a reminder, UC ANR units will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through January 01, 2025, except for essential services. UC ANR offices will reopen on January 02, 2025.
Winter Schedule:
Flex Date 12/23 – Monday (Regular Workday)
Holiday 12/24 – Tuesday
Holiday 12/25 – Wednesday
Curtailment 12/26 – Thursday
Curtailment 12/27 – Friday
Curtailment 12/30 – Monday
Holiday 12/31 – Tuesday
Holiday 01/01 – Wednesday
January Community Education Classes
Register for Jan-April 2025 classes here
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
GROWING PLANTS FROM SEEDS
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, and have a wider variety of plants in your garden.
Registration for classes coming soon!
Saturday Jan 11, 10 AM-11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave
Fresno, CA
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
ORCHARD PRUNING BASICS 
MG JOHN AND ORCHARD TEAM
Join this knowledgeable group of MGs for a hands-on demonstration through the Garden of the Sun. They will show you how to prune, which tool to use and why. Maybe a tree in the orchard, a vine in the vineyard, a rose in the rose bed, shaping a shrub – you get the picture.
Saturday, Jan 18th 2025
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025
SUMMER VEGETABLE GARDENING (SPANISH)
MG JOHN
Join us for a course on summer vegetable production. Learn about crop rotation, pest management, soil preparation. Learn how to choose your battles (to win). Join MG John to learn how to plant your summer garden.
Jardín de verano:
Únase a nosotros para un curso sobre producción de verduras de verano. Aprenda sobre rotación de cultivos, manejo de plagas, preparación del suelo. Aprende a ‘elegir tus batallas’ (para ganar). Únase al Maestro Jardinero John para aprender a plantar un jardín de verano.
Saturday, Jan 25, 10-11:30 AM
BETTY RODRIGUEZ LIBRARY
3040 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Helpful Monthly Gardening Information
Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to read 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.
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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Bugs in holiday cookies?!
In a recent TikTok video, a woman's holiday baking spree came to a halt when she discovered bugs in her flour. While initially alarmed, the woman was also intrigued. What are they? Where did they come from? How did they get into the...
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This week in the garden: Dec. 20 - 26
Plan now for New Year's resolutions for the garden. Check gardening books for ideas. Tasks Spray apricots and walnuts with horticultural oil and fixed copper. Provide frost protection. Move or cover tender plants. Use floating row covers or fabric,...
UCANR Master Beekeeper program
Wondering if beekeeping is right for you? We recommend to start by asking yourself these 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before you Start Beekeeping.
Our mission is to disseminate science-based information to stewards and ambassadors for honey bees and beekeeping. This includes local, state, and federal regulatory information like the California State Apiary Act.
Need a Speaker?
Do you need a speaker for your community group or organization? If you have a special event and would like the Master Gardener program to come and talk with the your group about home gardening topics please contact us 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.
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Gardener's Companion
Read weekly tips from this book "This week in the Garden
Garden of the Sun
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District works to serve the Fresno/Clovis area. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is pleased to send you the Summer 2023 issue of its Flood Line newsletter.