Gardening

Now is the time to plant beautiful and easy-care California native plants for blooms next year. There are lots to choose and Master Gardeners to answer your questions.

Succulent sale with arrangements and gifts for last minute holiday giving. And, of course, lots of beautiful plants.

It’s two months before 2026! November in the Garden is the topic this week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners. MGs Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby once again give you a brand new This Month in the Garden for the month. More to know about Bulbs that adds to your knowledge from last week! Teena…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE online event on:Planting Bare-Root Fruit TreesThe topics covered will include: Why Plant Bare-Root, Choosing trees, Planting and Caring for your tree.REGISTRATION COMING SOON! 

Grow with us as we learn about different ways to sow seeds!

This week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we blend old with new! Last week, Teena Spindler told you about her favorite ways to keep her garden as spectacular now after all of the work over the years. The heavy design part is done and proven. Now, everything that has “naturalized” will come…

Come and learn how to make a succulent yule log and other succulent décor, as we talk about caring for, decorating, and designing with succulents. Bring your questions about succulents and we will do our best to answer them.

The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page.

Join the Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE workshop onSoil PreparationYou will learn about Preparing Good Soil, Testing Soil using the "Jar Test" method, as well as Soil Amendments and Mulch.January 10, 2026 | 10 am - 12 pmMesa Harmony Garden520 Dolores DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109  

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open the first Saturday of the month, November through February, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration…