The community education classes are listed below. To register for one or more than one you can use the link here.

Registration for any of the classes below. 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 and no phone or office hours at this time. 

Thank you 

Saturday, September 25                            10 – 11:30                           WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY     944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA  93720

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

Colorful Spring Bulbs with Master Gardener Brenda 

For gorgeous spring bulbs, plan now!  Come get inspired and learn about planting this fall for a non-stop show of colorful bulbs during the months of spring.

(Please download handouts and bring to class.)

Five Types of Bulbs handout

Saturday, October 9                              10 – 11:30 AM                                          
GARDEN OF THE SUN              1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

(Please download handouts and bring to class.)

SUCCULENT PUMPKINS instructions

Sunday, October 10                              2:00-3:00 PM                              
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY         944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA  93720

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

Learn to cure delicious olives in accordance to the Mediterranean tradition.  MGs Marie and Michael will explore three different curing methods, utilizing both salt curing and lye curing processes.  Appropriate for all skill levels.

 Saturday, October 23                        10 – 11:30 AM                                          
GARDEN OF THE SUN               1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

Learn how to choose the right plant to make a topiary for a table top décor or in your garden landscape.  We’ll discuss care and requirements for a variety of plant materials for our climate.

(Please download handouts and bring to class.)

topiary handout

Ivy Topiary Maintenance

Saturday, November 6                         10 – 11:30 AM                                          
GARDEN OF THE SUN               1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

Why spend lots of money buying plants when you can grow them from scratch yourself?   There are three inexpensive ways to start plants at home and we will talk about all of them. In this class you will learn how to grow plants from seeds, from cuttings, and from division. Each technique will be demonstrated by an experienced Master Gardener.

 Saturday, November 20                        10 – 11:30 AM                                          
GARDEN OF THE SUN               1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

Come learn a variety of techniques for holiday wreaths and swag construction.  We will use fresh, live, locally gathered materials.  Everyone will leave with at least one completed wreath or swag.  All materials are supplied; please bring a hand pruner and wire nipper.  Dress in warm casual clothes.  

Saturday, December 4                                     10 – 12:30 PM                                           
GARDEN OF THE SUN            1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Class is limited to 15; pre-registration required.  (Sorry, no walk-ins)  There is a fee to cover cost of materials. This will be posted later and also registration link. 

Join MGs John and Richard for a hands-on demonstration of garden tool maintenance, repair and sharpening.  You are welcome to bring a couple of your own garden tools, maintenance items and sharpening devices for inclusion in the class discussion.

Saturday, December 11                          10 – 12:30 PM
GARDEN OF THE SUN               1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA  93703

Registration for this class or any of the classes below. Click here to start. 

 We look forward to seeing you at one of our Community Education Classes. 

Your contact information is used to distribute a link to a follow-up survey and relevant program information. The short survey provides us the tools we need to grow and improve the quality of our program. We do not sell or share your contact info with anyone else. If you do not wish to receive the survey please email us at mgevaluation@ucanr.edu.

UC ANR coronavirus information

As the Fresno Master Gardener program start to re-opening classes and the Garden of the Sun. Please click the link above for our latest guidelines.

Growing Cool Season Vegetables with Master Gardener Gwen

Did 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 handouts and bring to class.)

Home Vegetable Gardening Handout 1

Home Vegetable Gardening Handout 2 - planting guide.pdf

Saturday, August 7 10 AM-12PM
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY

944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA  93720

Growing Cool Season Vegetables

Thank you Master Gardener Gwen for a great class at the library. So many great tips for our winter garden. 

Improve plant health and save water!  Learn how easy it can be to convert your sprinklers to a water wise drip system or start from scratch in a new landscape.  MG John will show you how!

(Please download handouts and bring to class.)

Irrigation handout for class click here.

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

Thank you to the 50 people who attended the class on irrigation. Thank you Master Gardener John for great tips to use on your irrigation project. 

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 an AEC 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