UC Cooperative Extension
Karmjot Randhawa
County Director
(559) 243-6564
UC Cooperative Extension
145 Tozer St. Suite 103
Madera, CA 93638
Office Phone: (559) 675-7879
Fax: (559) 675-0639
Madera County Master Gardener Program
Hot Summer Produce Workshop
Join us for our next joint Master Gardener/ Master Food Preserver workshop on Saturday, August 3rd from 9am-1pm. We will learn how about growing tomatoes and zucchini, and each participant will make their own tomato salsa and zucchini relish to take home!
$25 registration fee, please register in advance here: https://forms.gle/
2025 Training Class Application
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? We would love to have you join us!
All people 18 years or older living in Madera County are welcome to apply.
Application is open now until August 31st.
Click here for online application
Those accepted into the program will take a hands-on 16-week class held Thursday mornings starting in January 2025.
Questions, please contact: mgfresno@ucanr.edu
Fire Education Program
Sierra Senior Garden classes
4th Friday of the Month.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA
No registration needed
Contact:
If you have a question about home gardening, please contact our Master Gardener Helpline.
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.
Fresno MG classes and events
Fresno MG program Plant clinics:
Bring your gardening questions to us at one of our Workshops. 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
Upcoming classes and workshops
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Growing Cool Season Vegetables | 7/20/2024 |
| Fragrant Gardens | 7/27/2024 |
| Hot Summer Produce | 8/3/2024 |
What is New at Three Sisters garden
Dr. Elizabeth from the Madera Community College Center has hands on learning classes.
"Three Sisters" Garden
The Three Sisters Garden is open and Master Gardeners are there working on Tuesday mornings. 8:00 to 10:00 during hot weather.
Thank you Madera Library Ignacio Negrete and Krista Riggs for the wonderful video of the Three Sisters Garden!
Click here to watch our latest video about the Three Sisters Garden.
Helpful gardening information
Elinor Teague writes articles monthly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to read article.
Judy Parker writes articles weekly for the Fresno Master Gardener website. Click here to find out more about the Garden Checklist for each week.
For information about seasonal pests see the UCANR Seasonal IPM checklist.
Fresno Garden Green BLOG
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This week in the garden: July 12 - 18
Relax. Beat the heat with a cool beverage while enjoying your garden from indoors. Tasks Protect developing tree fruit from birds and squirrels by placing netting over trees. Continue deep watering of fruit trees and citrus to insure a good fruit...
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This week in the garden: July 5 - 11
“Sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste” ~ Shakespeare Tasks Water camellias regularly to avoid bud drop during bloom season. If you have nematode problems in your vegetable garden, summer is the time to solarize your soil. Rinse...
Bite Size Gardens
- Plant only as much as you can easily maintain.
- Create a garden plan before you begin.
- Grow fruits and vegetables that produce high yields in the space available.
- Plant during the correct season for the crop you would like to grow.
Explore Valley Gardens
National Garden Week is the nation’s biggest celebration of gardening and raises awareness of the difference that gardens can make in a community. Explore Valley Gardens works to inspire others to experience the joy of these beautiful green spaces.
To learn more visit their website click here to start
Explore Valley Garden's Passport