Celebrate Healthy Soils Week
December 4 – December 8, 2023
- Improved plant health and yields
- Increased water infiltration and retention
- Sequestered carbon and reduced greenhouse gases (GHGs)
- Reduced sediment erosion and dust
- Improved water and air quality
- Improved biological diversity and wildlife habitat
Gardening Questions?
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your e-mails. Thank you. We are not at the office or taking samples at this time.
Plant Clinics
Bring your gardening questions to us at one of our Plant Clinics. We have a table the first Wednesday of each month at the Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market and the second Saturday at the Vineyard Farmers Market. For more info see the calendar below.
Read and subscribe to our blog, Fresno Gardening Green
where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
Sign up for the UCANR Fresno MG E-List.
Upcoming events, workshops and community gardening information
Next Community Education class
Pruning Basics Education
MGs John, Jack, Chuck.
Join this knowledgeable trio 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, December 9 10 – 11:30 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703Register for free Fall classes
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.
Terry Lewis writes articles weekly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to find out more about the Garden Checklist for each week.
For information about seasonal pests see the UCANR Seasonal IPM checklist.
Soil Testing
Master Gardeners do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources.
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.
Upcoming classes and events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Lindcove Research & Extension Center citrus event | 12/9/2023 |
| Gifts from the Kitchen. Made by You! | 12/9/2023 |
| Gifts from the Kitchen. Made by You! Madera | 12/9/2023 |
| Community Ed. Class-Pruning Basics Education | 12/9/2023 |
| Community Ed. Class- Cleft Grafting | 1/6/2024 |
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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This week in the garden: Dec. 8 - 14
Walk through the garden and make notes for spring and summer changes and additions. Enjoy the quiet of the winter garden. Feed the birds, and other wildlife. Tasks Apply pre-emergent herbicide to lawns and beds later this month Deep-water trees and...
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Find free holiday decor in your own backyard
Two Master Gardeners taught a group of seniors how they can easily create lovely Christmas ornaments, wreaths and gifts while minimizing their holiday spending. Charlie Hindes and Patricia Alvarado suggested getting creative with boughs, sprays and...
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.
2025 Training Class to become a Master Gardener Volunteers
The application period will open in June 2024 and run through August 31, 2024.