UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Save the Dates:
Home & Garden Show -March 6, 7, and 8, 2026
Bring us your gardening questions. Kids planting activity - in the Garden Pavilion
Annual Plant Sale -March 19, 20, & 21, 2026
Education Day at Garden of the Sun -March 28, 2026
Spring Garden Tour -April 25, 2026
Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes
January-April 2026 Classes
View all upcoming classes here
SATURDAY, FEB 28, 10-11:30 AM
Edible Flowers 101
MG CINDY
From the garden to the table, this class will focus on choosing, growing and serving edible flowers. Bring a little garden magic to your plate! In this demonstration, you’ll learn which edible flowers flourish in Zone 9b, get tips on how to grow them and learn how to transform everyday dishes into colorful, flavor-packed creations with blooms from your backyard.
BETTY RODRIGUEZ LIBRARY
3040 N CEDAR, FRESNO, CA 93703
SATURDAY, MAR 7, 10-11:30 AM
Hardscapes – Gardens are Not Just Plants
MG RICHARD
Gardens are often defined by their structures, the items humans build into their gardens. We will look at those that pre-exist for their potential and those we add to create the style we desire. This class is about design concepts. We will showcase examples of hardscapes to consider, and ways to incorporate them for color, shape, and size from art to trellises.
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E PERRIN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720
Gazebo Gardens & the Fresno County Master Gardeners Present:
Sunday, March 15, 10:30-12 noon
Free mini-classes by Fresno County Master Gardeners
10:30: Becoming a Master Gardener
10:45: Simply Salvias
11:15: Summer veggies
11:30: The Secrets of Canning
This is Food Truck Sunday at Gazebo Gardens from 10:00-1:00
There will also be an information table staffed by Fresno County Master Gardeners available to answer your gardening questions.
April 19 will be on all things tomatoes and using flowers to make soaps.
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
3/4/26 - Sunnyside Library -The Magic of Seeds
3/5/26 - Woodward Park Library -Color & Light in the Garden
3/17/26 - Betty Rodriguez Library -The Magic of Seeds
3/26/26 - Fig Garden Library -Color & Light in the Garden
THE MAGIC OF SEEDS
Join us as we explore the incredible importance of seeds and the vital role they play in our environment. We’ll enjoy a hands-on demonstration showcasing the amazing variety of seeds all around us and get creative by making a beautiful flower craft decorated with real seeds! Come ready to learn, create, and discover the magic hidden inside every tiny seed.
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.
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 the 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:
New church garden cultivates healthy food and community connection
January 23, 2026
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:
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."
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