County Director
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
Holiday Wreath workshop 12.7.24
Madera Master Gardeners are offering at Holiday Wreath making workshop.
This hands on workshop requires pre registration. No walk in on day of class
Please click this link to register
There is a $20.00 fee for the class
"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.
Fresno Garden Green BLOG
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Native plants bring home the calming aroma of nature
When perusing online seed shops this winter for plants to add to the garden, consider buying some aromatic native specimens to boost the restorative capacity of nature in your own backyard. Studies have shown that spending time in nature is an antidote...
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This week in the garden: Nov. 14 - 20
A devoted gardener would rather give or receive tools, plants, or a unique garden treasure than gold, diamonds or pearls. Tasks Monitor ground moisture, especially in beds and under eaves and patios. Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a dry...
News Flash/ Master Food Preserver training
Save the Date: 12.3.24 Giving Tuesday
On December 3, your donation will enable us to continue providing gardening education, resources, and support to garden enthusiasts across California.
Visit give.ucanr.edu and help us sow the seeds of knowledge. Let's make this Giving Tuesday a day of growing forward together.
We hope you will join us on December 3!
SUPPORT THE MADERA MASTER GARDENERS!
#GiveBack to Grow Forward with UC Master Gardeners on Giving Tuesday!
Citrus Tasting at UCANR Research Center
22963 Carson Ave.
Exeter, California 93221
Lindcove. Upon arrival, your group will wait inside the vehicle until directed
to enter the parking lot. Citrus enthusiasts can have their citrus horticulture and pest management questions answered at the Master Gardener booth as well as from UC Extension personnel.
We will have $5 bags of freshly picked citrus for sale. Take a bag of fruit home choose from Cara Caras, Navels, Mandarins, or assorted citrus from 4 bins
Directions: Take Highway198 east to Mehrten Drive (approximately 15 miles) and follow the signs to our Event.
If you have any questions please contact Jasmin Del Toro at 559-592-2408 Ext 1764 or jzdeltoro@ucanr.edu
Madera MG info sign ups
Sign up for UCANR Madera Master Gardener E-List 24.25. Receive e-mails about special events or classes.
If you have a question about home gardening, please contact our Master Gardener Helpline./ mgfresno@ucanr.edu
Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can.
Upcoming classes and workshops
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| WREATHS AND SWAGS Fresno | 12/7/2024 |
| Holiday Wreath class by Madera Master Gardeners | 12/7/2024 |
| LREC Citrus Fruit Display & Tasting - Citrus Industry | 12/13/2024 |
| LREC Fruit Display and Tasting - Public | 12/14/2024 |
| ORCHARD PRUNING BASICS Fresno | 12/14/2024 |
Sierra Senior Garden classes
Sierra Senior Garden classes will be held on the 4th Friday of the Month. Topics to be announced
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:
UCANR Master Beekeeper program
Wondering if beekeeping is right for you? We recommend to start by asking yourself these 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before you Start Beekeeping.
Our mission is to disseminate science-based information to stewards and ambassadors for honey bees and beekeeping. This includes local, state, and federal regulatory information like the California State Apiary Act.