Community Education Class-Spring Bulbs
Saturday, Oct 4 10-11:30 AM SPRING BULBS MG BRENDA If you love your neighbor’s tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other pops of color beginning in February - now is the time to plan…
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Saturdays in the Garden
This Saturday-9 am to 1:30 pm
Open to the Public - Garden of the Sun Demonstration Garden
1750 N Winery Ave- next to the Discovery Center
October 4th & Nov 1st - 9 am to 1:30 pm
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Saturday, Oct 4 10-11:30 AM
SPRING BULBS
MG Brenda
If you love your neighbor’s tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other pops of color beginning in February - now is the time to plan your own display. Have people on your Christmas list who have everything? Create a gift of bulbs ready to bloom after the holiday cheer has passed. And if you can’t wait till spring, learn how to force bulbs in time to grace your Thanksgiving porch or table.
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BETTY RODRIGUEZ LIBRARY
3040 N. Cedar Ave. Fresno, CA 93703
Saturday, Oct 11 10-11:30 AM
FIREWISE YOUR GARDEN
MG Tanner
Wildfire resilience starts in your own backyard. This class introduces Firewise landscaping principles and explores how to maintain defensible space while preserving a vibrant, biodiverse garden. We’ll cover plant spacing, maintenance routines, and fire-resistant landscaping strategies, with a special emphasis on incorporating native plants that support pollinators and wildlife. Learn how to design a landscape that protects your home and contributes to local ecology—without sacrificing beauty.
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
Saturday, Oct 18 10-11:30 AM
ACCESSIBLE GARDENING: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES
MG William
This class will explore how gardeners with physical disabilities can continue to enjoy and benefit from gardening through adaptive tools, techniques, and accessible garden design. Participants will learn how to overcome common physical challenges using ergonomic tools, raised beds, and mobility-friendly layouts. The presentation offers practical strategies to reduce strain, conserve energy, and adapt gardening tasks to individual abilities. It will also highlight how gardening supports mental well-being, reduces stress, and promotes physical health.
WOODWARD PARK LIBRARY
944 E Perrin Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
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Come visit us at the Big Fresno Fair. We will be in the Greenhouse.
Stop by with your gardening questions.
Water-Wise Plant Exchange
We will be at the Water Wise Plant Exchange at Fresno State Sat. Oct. 18th 8:00-noon.
Learn, shop and share at this free plant give-and-take event!
Master Gardeners will do presentations on Square Foot Gardening and Water-wise Irrigation.
Fresno State Ornamental Horticulture Unit
3150 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno (just east of Chestnut Ave.)
Monthly Children's Library Activities
- Sunnyside Library-First Wednesday of the month
5566 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno - Woodward Park Library- First Thursday of the month
944 E Perrin Ave, Fresno - Betty Rodriguez Library-Third Tuesday of the month
3040 N Cedar Ave. Fresno
No classes in July
- Fig Garden Library: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
& Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
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
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
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.
Fresno Gardening Green:
Late summer care leads to more beautiful fall gardens
September 1, 2025
Almost all plants including drought and heat-tolerant species respond to the intense summer heat here in the Central Valley by significantly slowing their growth and their leaf and flower production. As nights grow longer and cooler in late August plants begin to recover their vigor, setting new buds…
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.
Encuesta en español
Thank you in advance!
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. mgfresno@ucanr.edu
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 - Merced County"No endorsement of this product/company is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products/companies that are not included."
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