Gardening

Are you looking to change your landscape to a low water habitat friendly oasis?  UC Master Gardeners will introduce you to the beauty and benefits of native plants.  Fall is for planting Natives! Go California native to add color, variety and beauty to your garden.Yes, Registration Requested …

Prepare your garden for the cool season ahead! Join us for the second part of this two-part workshop. We will be planting cool-season veggies, flowers, and seeds, and learn all the techniques to ensure a flourishing harvest. Everyone is welcome to join this session; participation in Part 1 is not necessary…

Prepare your garden for the cool season ahead! Join us for the first part of this two-part workshop. In preparation for our winter planting, we will be harvesting food, pulling out plants, and amending the soil in a raised bed. Participants will learn about various weeds and bugs, soil structure, seed saving…

The best time to plant California native plants or seeds is with the first rain of the season. Match the plant to the area of your yard for success. Over 20 varieties of CA natives will be available for sale.Parking $6 in Park or Free on Chynoweth Ave which is closer to the saleOperated in partnership with…

Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in a free garden workshop.CompostingSaturday, November 1, 202510 am - 12 noonThe topics being covered are: Why should we compost, How does it work, What materials are needed, Methods: pros/cons and dos/don'ts, and Trouble shooting. 

Prepare the Garden for Healthy Spring GrowthFall is the time to prep your garden for healthy and vigorous spring growth. This free outdoor class will introduce a variety of fall gardening topics including fall planting, fall and winter watering, winter protection of garden plants and irrigation systems…

 Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening. Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.To…

What can the human population do to return to the sustainable existence of past cultures? One answer is Permaculture. The three core foundations of Permaculture design are the ethics of EARTH CARE, PEOPLE CARE, and FAIR SHARE. Plain and simple! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, MG…

Learn about the factors that affect success when growing plants from seeds. Topics will include selecting the proper seeds, germinating seeds, planting, and saving seeds. You'll also learn about the best conditions for starting different types of seeds. You will get to plant several types of seeds and take…

Learn about practices that will enhance the soil ecosystem and help produce healthy plant growth. You’ll find out about what you can do to improve soil structure, optimize soil fertility, and encourage beneficial microbes. Will discuss typical soil problems such as compaction, poor drainage, lack of organic…