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Organic Gardens
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event
Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pmMesa Harmony Garden
Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 | 7:00PM to 8:00PMThis is a free online event.
Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues. May 23, 2026 | 11AM to…
Turn waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. Join Master Gardener Cindy Young to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for…
Learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. From maggots to rats to bears, the pests of compost piles CAN be successfully managed!
Join us for this fun and interactive session where we will “quiz” attendees on look-alike pests, what’s causing plant damage, good bug vs. bad bug, weed ID, and more.
What is the Winter Sowing method of seed starting? An effective, simple, and low-cost seed starting method, Winter Sowing is the process of starting seeds in containers outside during the winter months. Planting seeds in clear or translucent containers, such as milk jugs, creates a greenhouse effect,…
The Coalition of Food Safety & Sustainability, co-sponsored by CCOF and WGA, is hosting a Compost Field Day to explore how compost can be safely and effectively integrated into produce safety and sustainability practices. DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 15, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation:…
The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute hosted a field day for current and prospective agave growers to learn more about farming the plant with…