About the UCANR Master Gardeners of Fresno
Please welcome:
Environmental Horticulture Advisor for Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera Counties
Haramrit Gill
In 2018, Haramrit relocated to the USA to pursue a PhD in Horticulture. Her early research investigated the impact of nitrogen on spinach root architecture before transitioning to the rose breeding and genetics lab. Here, her doctoral work concentrated on deciphering the genetic underpinnings of flower color transition traits, fragrance, and dwarfing in roses, with a particular focus on the intriguing phenomenon of flower color transformation from yellow to dark pink as blooms matured. Haramrit also contributed to projects aimed at enhancing heat tolerance and disease resistance in roses.
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.
Master Gardener Volunteers
Helpline: Ask a Master Gardener
Our gardening Helpline is working remotely.
Questions? Send an email to mgfresno@ucanr.edu
Including photos is helpful. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Valley garden planting guides:
2025 Training Class for Master Gardener volunteers
The application period for the 2025 class is now closed.
Applications for the 2027 class will be open the summer of 2026.
UCCE Guest Speakers for training course
Interested adult volunteers go through a 16-week training and certification course. In addition to class room instruction, they must devote 50 volunteer hours back to the program as First Year Master Gardeners, much of which consists of hands-on learning.
Hands on Learning
Contact us:
Office: UC Cooperative Extension
UC Center
550 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 210-B
Fresno, CA 93710
Gardening Helpline
e-mail only at this time
Email the Gardening Helpline
Master Gardener Coordinator Denise Cuendett
Please send your e-mail to: dhcuendett@ucanr.edu