The Master Gardeners of Fresno County invite you to tour 5 beautiful and unique private gardens and our own demonstration garden, the Garden of the Sun. There’s something for everyone: water-wise gardening, sustainability, garden design and, of course, beautiful plants. You will come away with new ideas for your own garden!
Tickets $30 in advance/ $35 day of Tour
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available at any of the gardens on the tour, or at the Garden of the Sun, 1750 N. Winery – NE corner of McKinley and Winery (adjacent to the Discovery Center).
Dig into our exclusive interview with garden owner Rafael P.! Hear firsthand about the inspiration behind his breathtaking garden featured on the tour.
Don't miss this chance to explore and support the Fresno County Master Gardener program! 
Gardening Questions?
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. We look forward to your e-mails. Thank you. We are not at the office or taking samples at this time.
Plant Clinics
Bring your gardening questions to us at one of our Plant Clinics. We have a table the first Wednesday of each month at the Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market and the second Saturday at the Vineyard Farmers Market. For more info see the calendar below.
Read and subscribe to our blog, Fresno Gardening Green
where you will find interesting and informative articles about gardening in the Central Valley.
Sign up for the UCANR Fresno MG E-List.
Upcoming events, workshops and community gardening information
Welcome to the Central Valley to our new UCANR Advisor:
Haramrit Gill
Haramrit Gill is the newly appointed Environmental Horticulture Advisor for Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Madera Counties. In her current capacity as an Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Haramrit's responsibilities revolve around identifying landscape plants that are heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and fire-resistant. She harbors a strong interest in researching California native plants due to their sustainable attributes, which include superior adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, water efficiency, and soil health benefits. Please join us in welcoming Haramrit to UC ANR.
Garden of the Sun May 11, 2024
Free 9:30-12:30.
Next Community Education class
Saturday, April 13, 2024
English Cottage Gardens with Mediterranean Flair
MG Richard
This class will discuss elements of the English cottage style in garden design. We will review some ideas of how to achieve that look here in the San Joaquin Valley using Mediterranean and drought tolerant plant materials.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 AM-12:00 PMin person Woodward Park Library
944 E Perrin Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
559-600-3135Register for free January-April 2024 classes here.
2025 Training Class to become a Master Gardener Volunteers
We will hold two informational meet and greet sessions for those interested in joining the program. The first will be on May 4 at Woodward Park Library from 10:00-11:30 and then on June 1 at the Garden of the Sun from 10:00-11:30.
Registration link for these sessions
UC IPM Webinars
Helpful Monthly Gardening Information
Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to read 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.
Soil Testing
Master Gardeners do not do soil testing. If you are interested in having your soil tested here is a list of resources.
"No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included."
Upcoming classes and events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Fresno Spring Garden Tour | 4/20/2024 |
| Community Ed Class -Japanese Maples | 4/27/2024 |
| Becoming A Master Gardener | 5/4/2024 |
| Kid's Garden Day | 5/11/2024 |
| Irrigation for the Home Garden | 5/18/2024 |
Need a Speaker?
Do you need a speaker for your community group or organization? If you have a special event and would like the Master Gardener program to come and talk with the your group about home gardening topics please contact us to request a speaker.
Fresno Gardening Green- Blog Posts
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April plant of the month: Calandrinia
Calandrinia (aka Cistanthe) spectabilis (Rock Purslane) Calandrinia, recently renamed Cistanthe for its Cistus-like flowers, is native to Chile and a real stand out in our hot dry summers. Gray green succulent foliage forms a clump 12 to 18 inches tall...
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This week in the garden: April 12 - 18
Celebrate spring by giving a basket of flowers or vegetables to someone special. Tasks Pull weeds and hoe often to minimize reseeding. After mulching, check to make sure your irrigation runs are watering through the mulch to the correct rooting...
Gardener's Companion
Read weekly tips from this book "This week in the Garden
Garden of the Sun
1750 N Winery Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District works to serve the Fresno/Clovis area. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is pleased to send you the Summer 2023 issue of its Flood Line newsletter.