Irrigation

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  

Dive Deep into Your Garden's Water Use With a changing climate, we can expect frequent and large variations in temperature and rain/snowfall.  This class looks at why it is important to conserve water not just in periods of drought but also in periods of plenty.  We will discuss various…

Conserve Water, Reduce Expense, Protect Investments! With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping.  Master Gardeners Sheri Burke and Cheryl Turner will discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip…

Full-day landscape design workshop in Cameron Park  This full day workshop will provide basic principles of design while teaching lifelong skills to immediately apply at home. Whether you are a homeowner that needs some help redesigning your yard, a DIYer wanting basic installation techniques,…

Join us on December 3rd for the 36th Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop. Get up to date on the key issues affecting desert crops in our Valley through expert-led discussions. This FREE workshop offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connect with others and better understand the challenges facing our…

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…

 Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…

UC Davis and UC ANR, with support from CDFA, are hosting a workshop on improving irrigation efficiency, nutrient management, water recycling and food safety in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems, including greenhouses and indoor vertical farms.

Learn how to successfully grow two of the most popular garden vegetables: tomatoes and peppers. Topics covered will be how to plant seedlings in the garden, methods of pruning and training growing plants, and diagnosing and resolving problems including pests.

Are you brand new to gardening, but have a burning desire to learn proper practices? Have you had some gardening experience, but not much success achieving healthy plants? Plan to attend MG Sheri Burke's free public education class on "Back to Basics.