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
Gardening in the Sierra Foothills
Randy Thomson MG volunteer
Apply to become a Madera Master Gardener
Apply to become a Master Gardener
Do you love to garden?
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
If you love gardening and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), Madera County, Master Gardener program might be for you.
Master Gardeners are volunteers that have been trained to educate the public on science-based sustainable gardening practices.
We are a part of the University of California Cooperative Extension and provide a link between the University and our community.
We are committed to educating the public on best practices in home horticulture, sustainable landscaping and pest management.
une 1, 2024 at our demonstration garden-Garden of the Sun(1750 N Winery, Fresno) from 10:00-11:30
Registration link for these sessions
The application period will open June 1, 2024 and run through August 31, 2024.
If you have any questions about the application process contact our helpline:mgfresno@ucanr.edu.
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. Select varieties recommended for your climate zone.
- Climate Zones
Type in your address.
- Select a garden site that has at least 8 hours of full sun each day, avoid shaded locations.
- Prepare the soil and amend and fertilize as needed.
- Harvest fruits, vegetables and herbs at the correct stage of maturity.
LA Victory Garden Initiative.
Considerations for gardening in and around Oakhurst California. This power point was prepared by UCANR Madera Master Gardener Randy Thomson. Randy transfer from the LA Master Gardener program and has taught the LA Victory Garden Initiative. He is currently working on developing the Grow Oakhurst Victory Garden.