Garden

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners to learn about the benefits of Vermicomposting. 

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners for a 4-part class on growing your own vegetables.REGISTRATION COMING SOON!You will learn: Site Selection, Soil and Soil Testing, Soil Amendments, Composting, & When, What and How to Plant.Bring a hat, water, & folding chair. Dress in layers & garden shoes…

Sorry, registration for this event is full.Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements from flowers you can grow in your garden! Come join us for a workshop where you will learn how to cut and arrange flowers for beautiful table arrangements and bouquets. We will show you how to cut your flowers so…

Managing invasive species is no easy feat. Many collaborative efforts are taking place to prevent new introductions, limit the spread, and mitigate the impacts of invasive pests in California. Join us for a peek behind the scenes to learn what state agencies are doing to protect California from invasive…

Invasive plants cause a multitude of problems in California’s diverse landscapes. They can invade wildlands, reduce biodiversity, and increase the risk of natural disasters like wildfires. Join us as invasive plant expert Chris McDonald shares information about the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are…

 California’s forests and urban landscapes face growing threats from invasive tree pests like beetles and fungi, which have already killed hundreds of thousands of trees across the state. Join forestry expert Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann for an educational webinar exploring important invasive pests that…

The introduction and spread of invasive species in California’s waterways have wide-ranging consequences, from impeding water delivery systems to damaging recreation areas and wetland ecosystems. In this webinar, Martha Volkoff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Invasive Species Program…

Is it a bug?  A furry critter?  Fungus or disease?  Learn how to look for evidence when something attacks your plants.  Evidence can lead to the culprit, which will help identify the Integrated Pest Management solutions that will keep your garden healthy. As part of this special monthly…

Not all bugs are created equal. The difference between those that are beneficial and those that aren’t is whether they savor your plants and crops or if they have an appetite for other insects. Beneficials fall in the latter category and have the specific role of supporting the balance of nature. The UC…

 Don’t let pests take a bite out of your harvest! Join UC's Integrated Pest Management team as they kick off an invasive species mini-series with an informational webinar on invasive pests that impact your edible garden. This session will cover a range of species that can damage plants like citrus,…