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The UCCE Master Gardeners of Fresno County present
Spring Garden Tour 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
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Airs 4/23 to 4/29
A white picket fence welcomes you into this peaceful, shady retreat where you are greeted by vivid colors, plant textures and diverse plantings. The west side of the garden contains a raised planting bed for vegetables, boysenberry vines and a large composting area.
Plant List
This stunning drought tolerant garden is notable for its great plant diversity and Central Valley friendly plants, including Mediterraneans, natives, succulents, and wild flowers. This garden provides blooms all year long and encourages habitat for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Plant List
This country garden is a mélange of beautiful perennials and self seeding annuals, and the peaceful and vibrant garden beds surround a lovely Victorian style home. Stroll along the labyrinth to relax and meditate and enjoy the peaceful setting along Dry Creek.
Plant List
Enjoy touring five of Fresno’s finest gardens plus the Master Gardener demonstration garden, Garden of the Sun during this 'rain or shine' event. As always Garden of the Sun will feature a plant sale (cash or checks only). Most plants in the gardens will be labeled and plant lists for the five gardens are posted below. Master Gardener docents will be on hand to answer your gardening questions.
Tickets: $25 Advance Day of Tour $30
Tickets are available at Garden of the Sun, Belmont Nursery, Buttonwillow Nursery, Cliff Finch's Topiary Zoo, Evergreen Garden Center, Fresno Ag Hardware, For the Birds (Kingsburg), Gazebo Gardens, H & E Nurseries, High Performance Turf & Nursery, The Secret Garden, Sierra View Nursery, Riverside Nursery, and Tassel's in Fig Garden Village.
Or tickets may be purchased by mail by printing a copy of the flyer and order form here.
All attendees must have a ticket including children not in arms.
View or print a 2012 Spring Garden Tour Poster here.
For more information, call 559-970-3384.
Click on a garden picture for an enlargement.
This park-like setting, designed for outdoor living and enjoyment was inspired and influenced by the homeowner’s love of nature and a passion for a little European formality which has resulted in a fusion of styles. Practical features such as a super-sized vegetable garden and outdoor canning station combine with the beauty of a wisteria covered pergola to make this a garden you must see.
Plant List
Inspired by a love of hiking in America’s National Parks and the homeowner’s desire for a garden that exudes privacy with a view, this tranquil garden is full of surprises and native plants. Take one path to the pool area through a palm-lined oasis or the other path that beckons you to an incredible view of pines, native plants, oaks, and manzanitas.
Plant List
Photos Courtesy of Master Gardener Nicki Bradford
Our Mission:
UC Master Gardener volunteers provide the public with University of California research-based information, verified by UC experts, about home horticulture, pest identification, landscape management, environmental and other natural resource issues.
Contact Us:
Gardening Helpline
(559)600-7224
Email the Gardening Helpline
UC Cooperative Extension Office
1720 S. Maple Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559)600-7285
Map to UCCE Office
Garden of the Sun
1750 N. Winery
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)456-4151
Map to the Garden of the Sun