UC Master Gardeners of Madera County

08/31/2026

🌿Did you know there are over 6,000 plant species that are native to California?

🐞Many of these plants make great additions to the garden, as they are well-adapted to our local climate, require minimal water and fertilizer, and support a myriad of birds, bees, and other pollinators.

Learn more about gardening with native plants in the latest article by Madera Master Gardeners Nancy and Cecelia in the Fresno Gardening Green blog.

Check out their article and subscribe here:
https://ucanr.edu/blog/fresno-gardening-green/article/go-native

08/26/2026

💧Join us this Friday in Oakhurst to learn how to irrigate like a Master Gardener! We will talk about the basics of drip irrigation, filtration, and pressure regulation in this free class.

📅Friday, August 28, 1pm-2:30pm
📍Sierra Senior Center, 49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA

Open to the public and no preregistration required. Hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

🥦Join us this Saturday, August 22nd for a free workshop to get your fall and winter vegetable garden started! Merced Master Gardener Tom Dinwoodie is a fantastic local expert in growing vegetables in our region.
🫛Learn the basic steps to plan, grow, and harvest cool season veggies, as well as tips and tricks for pest management and other challenges. Free seeds and seedlings will also be available!

📅 Saturday, August 22nd, 10am -12pm
📍Madera Community College, 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA

Workshop is free and open to the public; no registration required. We will have signs and volunteers to direct you to the meeting room. Hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

🪴Love adding new plants to your garden but not the price tag?

🌱You don't have to break the bank to grow your collection! Plant propagation is an easy, and often free, way to multiply your favorite plants. Madera Master Gardeners Nancy and Cecelia talk about propagation from stem cuttings in their latest article for the Fresno Gardening Green blog.
Check out their article and subscribe here: https://ucanr.edu/blog/fresno-gardening-green/article/multiply-your-plants-free

08/05/2026

👩‍🌾Upcoming Events and Workshops

All events are free and open to the public; no registration required. Please join us!

🥦Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening, Sat. Aug 22nd, 10am-12pm, Madera Community College

💧Irrigate Like a Master Gardener, Fri, Aug 28th, 1pm-2pm, Sierra Senior Center, Oakhurst

🏡Irrigation Basics for Healthy Landscapes, Sat, Sept 26th, 10am-12pm Madera Community College

🐝Native Plants and Pollinators, Fri, Sept 25th, 1pm-2pm, Sierra Senior Center, Oakhurst

🌿Herb Gardening, Sat, Oct 3rd, 10am-12pm, Madera Community College

🎃🌽Fall Festival, Sat, Oct 24th, 10am-2pm, Madera Community College
**Join us for our first ever fall festival, with activities, crafts and games for the whole family!**

07/30/2026

🌽 Have you ever wondered why our garden is called Three Sisters?

🫘 Madera Master Gardeners Nancy and Cecelia have started a new series on the Fresno Gardening Green blog. Their first article talks about the time-honored Native American method of planting corn, beans, and squash together as 'three sisters'.

🎃 Check out their article and subscribe here:
https://ucanr.edu/blog/fresno-gardening-green/article/who-are-three-sisters

07/11/2026

🍨Looking for a fun way to beat the heat next week? ☀️🍦

Whether you're looking for a way to cool down or a chance to spend quality time with your kids or grandkids during summer break, this Freezer Treats class is the perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Join the Master Food Preservers next Friday to learn how to make homemade ice cream and fresh toppings like freezer jam. Details below!

Oakhurst Summer Freezer Treats Workshop: Ice Cream, Toppings & More!

📍 Where: Oakhurst Sierra Senior Center
📅 When: Friday, July 17, 2026 from 2pm to 5pm
💰 Fee: $20 per person
☑️ Pre registration required
See link in bio or register at this link: https://link.ucanr.edu/freezertreats

🍨Learn best practices for preserving by freezing! We will make dairy and non-dairy ice cream, plus some toppings including freezer jam. We are excited to share our summer freezer treat recipes and tips with you!

06/18/2026

👩‍🌾Applications are open NOW through July 31 to join our 2027 Master Gardener training class!

🪻If you love gardening and sharing knowledge with others in your community, becoming a Master Gardener might be a good fit for you!

We have two events coming up where you can learn more about becoming a Master Gardener. If you are considering applying, we highly encourage you to attend one of these events:

📅Friday, June 26th, 1pm-2pm
📍Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA)

📅Tuesday, June 30th, 10am-11am
📍Three Sisters Garden at Madera Community College (30277 Ave 12, Madera, CA)

For more info and the link to the online application:

https://ucanr.edu/county/madera-county/madera-county-master-gardener-program

06/15/2026

Learn about becoming a Master Food Preserver while making kombucha and kefir! Class is this Friday in Oakhurst; preregistration details below.

Join us in Oakhurst for an information session on becoming a master food preserver.

When: June 19, 2026 from 2-4pm
Sierra Senior Center, Oakhurst, CA
Fee $10
Registration required. See link in bio or visit: https://link.ucanr.edu/becomingamasterfoodpreserver

We will demonstrate how to make kombucha and kefir, and you will go home with starters for both. The UC Master Food Preserver Program provides education & outreach sharing research-based information on home food safety and preservation. Learn the BENEFITS and how YOU can become part of this organization that helps save money, promotes health, food security & provides volunteer service for the community!

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05/19/2026

🪴We've still got plants for sale! Come by our final sale of the year next Tuesday, May 26th for a great selection of plants propogated by our Master Gardeners.

We've got:
🍅Vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs and more

🪻Ornamentals: marigolds, blanketflower, agapanthus, Mexican petunia and more

🍂Natives: California fuschia, milkweed and more

🗓 Tues, May 26th, 8am - 11am
📍Three Sisters Garden at Madera Community College (30277 Ave 12, Madera, CA)
*Please note: cash or check only