Fresno Gardening Green Logo

Fresno Gardening Green

News and information about sustainable gardening in Fresno County written by UC Master Gardener volunteers. For more information, visit the UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County website.

Primary Image
Peaches

Guidance for adding new fruit trees to the garden

January 1, 2026
Some of the world’s best fruit tree hybridizers are located here in the Central Valley and the selection of fruit trees available to Central Valley gardeners as bare root stock in January is extensive. Fruit tree hybridizers are consistently developing new heat- and drought-tolerant varieties suitable…
View Article
Primary Image
bare root roses

This week in the garden: Jan. 2 - 8

January 1, 2026
Roses are planted bare root in January or February, but other rose tasks may also be done this month.TasksNew roses of many varieties are featured in magazines and articles - or view them online. Look for those you like, select ones that are suitable for your area, and buy them bare root. Consider the…
View Article
Primary Image
Red roses with raindrops

Rosie's corner: Preparing for next month's rose pruning

January 1, 2026
After last month’s cold and fog, are your roses starting to look awful? Some of mine are and some are not. Mother Nature is amazing! Some of the leaves on my rose bushes/climbers have turned yellow and fallen off. Many of my roses are still pumping out buds and blooms. If your roses have lost their leaves,…
View Article
Primary Image
Kumquats in a tree

Candied kumquats are a delicious winter treat

December 26, 2025
 Do you love kumquats but don’t know what to do with them? How about candying your kumquats? Candied kumquats are a delicious and beautiful treat! Kumquats have a sweet skin and a tart center. In fact, the skin is the sweetest part of the fruit. Unlike other citrus fruit, kumquats have very little…
View Article
Primary Image
Red poinsettias

This week in the garden: Dec. 26 - Jan. 1

December 26, 2025
A wide variety of citrus fruits brighten winter gardens and winter menus this month.TasksControl cool-season weeds before they mature and go to seed.Plants planted last spring and fall may need water if rainfall has been inadequate.Run sprinklers periodically through their cycles to maintain clean lines…
View Article