UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County

Advice to Grow on....Ask Us!

Have a gardening question?

Submit your question to our  Master Gardener Helpline

Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. When submitting photos of an issue, please also include a picture of the overall plant. 

 

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where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley

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Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes

May- July 2026 Classes

View all upcoming classes here

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Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?  Apply now!

 

• Our next training class begins January 2027.
• Applications are  open - May 1, 2026-July 31, 2026.

• More information

  Check out this article in Kings River Life Magazine about becoming a Master Gardener.

  Have questions?  contact us here.

Spring Garden Tour -April 25, 2026

Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the gardens.

Plant lists for each of the gardens are available on the Spring Garden Tour page.

Spring Garden Tour 

We look forward to seeing you at next year's tour.

Monthly Children's Library Activities 

May Library Classes for Kids

The Master Gardener Children’s Library Class, Birds in Our Gardens, introduces children to the wonder of backyard birds. 
Children will learn about bird anatomy, behavior, and backyard habitats through a short lesson, hands-on activity, and fun craft.
 

 

Helpful Monthly Gardening Information

• Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website.  Click here to read her 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.
 

Garden of the Sun

The Garden of the Sun demonstration garden is located at:
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703

Find more information about the garden here

Fresno Gardening Green Blog

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Gardener's Companion

Are you looking for a gift for your favorite gardener? Wondering what to give?  The Gardener's Companion for the Central San Joaquin Valley makes a wonderful gift for yourself and your gardening friends. There are great sections on what to plant each month, California natives and vegetable gardening.

 Read weekly tips from this book  This week in the Garden

Purchase here

Need a Speaker?

Do you need a speaker for your community group or organization
  If you have a special event and would like a Master Gardener to 
talk to your group about home gardening topics, 
contact our Helpline to request a speaker. 

Soil Testing

Master Gardeners  do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources. Soil Testing Laboratories in Fresno, Madera, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties "No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included." 

City of Fresno Water Conservation Program

Lawn to Garden Expanded rebate program- find out more about converting your lawn to a waterwise garden and rebates available.

We partner with the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District

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