Community Education Class: Wreaths & Swags
Saturday, Dec 6 9:30 AM—12:30 PMWREATHS AND SWAGS MG ROBBIE
Come join our fourth decade of holiday wreath making! MG Robbie will supply all materials for…
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Upcoming Free Community Ed Classes
Community Classes Fall 2025
Saturday, Dec 6 9:30 AM—12:30 PM
Wreath & Swags Making Class
MG ROBBIE
Come join our fourth decade of holiday wreath making! MG Robbie will supply all materials for this popular class, where you will learn the simple techniques needed to make a unique wreath or swag using freshly gathered materials. Wear warm clothing and bring a hand clipper. Everyone will leave with one completed project. Preregistration is required; sorry, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. Cost $60 (Fees non-refundable).
Class is full. You may register to be placed on the waiting list.
GARDEN OF THE SUN
1750 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
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Monthly Children's Library Activities
Join Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a FREE and fun, hands-on
gardening activity perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children!
Each month, we explore exciting gardening topics through a short lesson,
engaging books, and creative crafts.
There are no classes in Jan /Feb. Classes will resume in March. more info
Garden of the Sun
The Garden of the Sun demonstration garden is located at:
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
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Fresno Gardening Green:
A visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland
November 20, 2025
On Oct. 10, 2025, I visited the 70-acre Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1670 and moved to its current location in Edinburgh in 1823. It is part of a network of over 1,700 botanic gardens in 148 countries, has research learners in 55 countries and is part of…
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.
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Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project:
Valley Children Roots of Resilience Research project:
In 2025, Master Gardeners will work alongside authorized staff members of the Roots of Resilience: Valley Children’s Gardening Club in their Demonstration Garden and assisting with validating materials for the Roots of Resilience research project.
The Roots of Resilience research project is designed to investigate the impact of gardening on the health of Oncology patients, both those currently battling the disease and survivors. The project will include 1) a project demonstration garden and 2) optional workshops for both project participants, and staff volunteers working in the demonstration garden.
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.
Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR
Statewide Landscape Survey project/ UCANR
Haramrit Gill (PhD)
Environmental Horticulture Area Advisor
(Tulare, Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties)
Contact: hamgill@ucanr.edu
Survey for landscape professionals
The UCCE Environmental Horticulture and Urban Integrated Pest Management programs would like to provide more resources for landscape professionals. We would be grateful if you take a short survey to help us understand what would be most valuable for you.
Encuesta para profesionales del jardinería/paisajismo/landscaping
Los programas de Horticultura Ambiental y Manejo Integrado Urbano de Plagas de la UCCE desean proporcionar más recursos para los jardineros profesionales y diseñadores de jardines. Le agradeceríamos que respondiera una breve encuesta para ayudarnos a comprender qué sería lo más valioso para usted.
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