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Fresno city wide clean up 8.3.24
Upcoming classes and events
Event Name | Date |
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Community Ed Class-Fragrant Gardens Fresno | 7/27/2024 |
Blue Ribbon Entry Mariposa | 7/27/2024 |
CNPS Container Gardening 101 | 8/1/2024 |
Hot Summer Produce Madera | 8/3/2024 |
Blooming for Life Mariposa MG | 8/10/2024 |
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Upcoming events, workshops and community gardening information
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where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
If you have a question about home gardening, please contact our Master Gardener Helpline./ mgfresno@ucanr.edu
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your e-mails. Thank you.
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.
Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener?
The application for the 2025 Master Gardener program training is online only. The application period is June 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024.
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Questions, please contact by e-mail the Master Gardener Helpline
"2025 Master Gardener program training " in subject line.
July Community Education classes
Register here for May - July classes
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Kitchen Gardens
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Call it a kitchen garden. Call it a potager. Call it a cottage garden with benefits. Come learn how to design, create and maintain the garden that supplies your kitchen with vegetables, fruits, herbs….and even edible flowers!
Saturday, July 13, 2024 10 -11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, July 20,2024
Growing Cool Season Vegetables
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Do you know that cool season vegetables have a higher food value than warm season ones?Join MG Gwen and she will show you how to expand your gardening repertoire to include these crops.(Please download handout and bring to class.)Saturday, July 20,2024 10 AM -12 PM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Fragrant Gardens
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Some of my favorite times in the garden are when I’m smelling the hyacinths, stocks, wallflowers, petunias, lavenders, that bloom in the spring, summer and fall in the valley. Join MG Alex - she will discuss the variety of fragrant flowers available. ou may decide to add a few to your garden.
Saturday, July 27 10 AM-11:30 AM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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Simple solutions for summertime pests
When the weather is hot outside, pests are likely to search for cool, sheltered areas – such as inside your home. But that doesn't mean it's time to spray pesticides. Cockroaches, ants and flies are three common outdoor pests that will enter homes...
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This week in the garden: July 26 - Aug. 1
Catch up on the TLC for your houseplants. Fertilize house plants lightly, repot as necessary and replace soil. Tasks Water citrus on a regular schedule to maintain even soil moisture. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches risks root...
Soil Testing
Master Gardeners do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources.
"No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included."
Welcome to the Central Valley to our new UCANR Advisor:
Haramrit Gill
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Haramrit Gill is the newly appointed Environmental Horticulture Advisor for Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera Counties. In her current capacity as an Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Haramrit's responsibilities revolve around identifying landscape plants that are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and fire-resistant. She harbors a strong interest in researching California native plants due to their sustainable attributes, which include superior adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, water efficiency, and soil health benefits. Please join us in welcoming Haramrit to UC ANR.
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.
Gardener's Companion
Read weekly tips from this book "This week in the Garden
Garden of the Sun
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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.