
Community Education Classes 2022
Garden workshops
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Thank you for your support of the Community Education Classes in 2022.
Registration Information

Registration survey for classes. Click here to start.
Questions about these classes or other information needed, please contact the Fresno Master Gardener helpline by e-mail.
Questions? Send an email to mgfresno@ucdavis.edu
We are working remotely- no phone or office hours at this time. Thank you
Drought Tolerant Plants May 21, 2022
Saturday, May 21 9:30 – 11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Register for summer classes here
A Cutting Garden June 4, 2022
Saturday, June 4 9:30 – 11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Register for summer classes here
Controlling Pests in your Garden – Bugs, Snails, Weeds - & More! June 11, 2022
Let’s talk about the troublesome side of gardening. We can handle many problems without causing more damage to our environment by using methods that diminish or eliminate the use of harsh pesticides. Learn about the army of good bugs that inhabit your garden and how to encourage them, ways to help our pollinators, and how to combat other garden mischief makers. Bring your questions and we will try to answer them.
Saturday June 11 9:30 – 11:00 Woodward Park Regional Library
Register for summer classes here
Microgreens June 18, 2022
Saturday June 18 9:30 – 11:00 am
Betty Rodriguez Regional Library
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Gardening with Herbs July 9, 2022

Saturday July 9 9:30 – 11:00 am Zoom Presentation
More information as we get closer to date
Q & A with the Master Gardeners – Today’s Topic “Tomatoes!” July 16, 2022

Saturday July 16 9:30 – 11:00 am Zoom Presentation
What do Tomatoes Need?
Cool Weather Veggies July 23, 2022
Saturday July 23 9:30 – 11:30 am
Register for summer classes here
Please download these handouts and bring with you to class.
Class Location

Most classes are held at Garden of the Sun. This is the Fresno Master Gardner's demonstration garden located at 1750 N Winery Ave near the Discovery Center. For more information about the garden click here.
If you are attending a class at Garden of the Sun it is possible that the garden will close after the class 11:00 am.
Betty Rodriguez Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 (559)-600-9245)
Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 West Bullard, Fresno
Woodward Park Library, 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Irrigation in the Home Garden May 14, 2022
Saturday, May 14 9:30 – 11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
From Boring to Beautiful – Container Gardening May 7, 2022
Saturday, May 7 9:30 – 11:00 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Handout for class / please download and bring to class
National Public Garden Celebration May 7, 2022
Garden of the Sun will host at a Celebration of National Public Garden week on Saturday May 7, 2022
8:00 am Garden of the Sun will start with a early morning walking tour of the garden. Join our Master Gardener volunteers to find out about the many different plants we have at the garden.
10:00 am Garden Advice and information booth will be in place at to answer any questions you might have.
We have one of our free Community Education Classes on this day. Registration required. Register for summer class here
Garden of the Sun is a member of Explore Valley Gardens
Growing and Dividing Irises April 30, 2022

Join Master Gardener volunteers Rose and Pat as you learn about iris for the home garden.
Saturday, April 30 10 – 11:30 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Glorious Cacti in Bloom April 9, 2022
Are you one who thinks that cacti are huge and have spines that can only poke at you and create pain? Come and learn about the care of cactus. And see the marvelous array of flowers cacti produce in the spring. You will be amazed at the variety of color and beauty.
Saturday, April 9, 2022 10 – 11:00 AM
Growing with the Master Gardener's Library Series / zoom presentation
Registration is with the Fresno Library / click here to begin
Free Educational Day at Garden of the Sun April 2, 2022
Speakers, demonstrations etc. Free. More info to come.
Topics. Growing veggies. Growing perennials, drought tolerant plants and how to grow some topics offered in Spanish and Hmong in addition to English “
Tomatoes March 19, 2022

Master Gardener John D. will talk about when to plant, where to plant, how to plant, and growing tricks for garden fresh tomatoes. We will be talking about the plusses and minuses of heirloom varieties versus hybrid varieties.
March 19, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 am
Woodward Park Library 944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Per County of Fresno policy and guidance from the California Department of Public Health, library users who are not fully vaccinated, including children ages 2-12, are required to wear masks when inside the Library. Babies and children under 2 years of age should never wear face coverings because it poses a danger and risk for suffocation. The Library cannot guarantee that library materials or surfaces will be 100% disinfected or germ-free at any given time and cannot guarantee that program attendees are vaccinated or otherwise safe from exposure to COVID-19. Only you can determine what is safe for yourself and your family when evaluating the risks of attending programs or visiting the Library.
Click here to see our web page on Tomatoes!
What do Tomatoes Need?
Summer Veggies March 12, 2022

Saturday, March 12 10 – 12:00 noon
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Please download these handouts and bring with you to class.
UCANR Vegetable Planting Guide english
Fresno Home and Garden Show March 4-6 2022
The UCANR Master Gardeners present free gardening seminars each day of the event. Visit our Master Gardener booth for information about the program. Master Gardener docents will be happy to answer your gardening questions.
March 4-6, 2022 /The Fresno Fair grounds are located at 1121 S. Chance Ave, Fresno between Kings Canyon Road and Butler Avenue.
Home and Garden Show promoters charge admission to the show.
Visit our web page to see the line up of classes
2022 H & G Show Garden Seminar printable Schedule 2022
All About Citrus February 19, 2022

Information about Pest in the garden. click here
Lindcove Research and Extension Center / CitrusIPM information
Find out how to participate in the Plant a Row for the Hungry (P.A.R.) program.
Bring your citrus to the Garden of the Sun between 8:30-11:30 AM to share with people in need.
Saturday, February 19 10 – 11:30 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Converting Your Lawn to Meadow, February 5, 2022

Saturday, February 5 10 – 11:00 AM
Growing with the Master Gardener's Library Series / zoom presentation
Winter Rose Pruning Techniques January 22, 2022

Saturday, January 22 10 – 11:30 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Winter Orchard Care January 8, 2022

Saturday, January 8 10 – 11:30 AM
GARDEN OF THE SUN 1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703