Gardening

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a Garden Workshop:Planting Bare-Root Fruit TreesTopics covered: all about bare-root fruit trees, planting and care, get hands-on planting experience so bring gloves.  

Do you want a garden where both you and your furry friends can thrive? We will share ideas to create beautiful and highly functional outdoor environments that are safe for you, your pets and the local wildlife. Learn strategies for eliminating toxic threats, designing harmonious living zones, and encouraging…

Discover the Magic of IrisesTransform your garden into a canvas of color! Join us for a captivating workshop on growing irises, the stunning, easy-to-care-for flowers that absolutely thrive in the Santa Clara Valley. These resilient beauties come in a spectacular rainbow of colors, from soft pastels to…

Would you like to grow your own vegetables, but worry that you may use too much water, or pesticides, or plastics? This six-week course can help you garden year-round in a way that sustains the planet. We'll help you learn how to build healthy soil and conserve water, learn integrated pest management…

California native plants can be planted in winter to allow them to develop roots for spring growth. There will be many varieties for sale. The Common Yarrow is shown. It has edible leaves that have a peppery flavor.Please note: the park charges $6.00 for parking, or you can park closer to our Demonstration…

Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover…

Transform any space—from a tiny balcony to a spacious patio—into a lush, productive oasis! This one-hour talk with UC Master Gardener Bernie Day will equip you with the basic information you need to become a successful container gardener. We'll dive into the best plants that truly thrive outside the ground,…

Attention houseplant parents, do you need help solving the houseplant problems with scientific based information? UC Master Gardener, Mint Pasakdee, will give practical tips and how-to keep your houseplants to stay healthy all-year-round. She will cover the basics of light, water, soil, and fertilizer…

Now is the perfect time to plant bare root fruit trees—and the first step is knowing how to choose the right one. Join us for an informative and inspiring talk to learn everything you need to get started: how to select a tree that will thrive in Santa Clara County, the importance of chill hours, pollination,…

Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allow your trees to produce the best fruit. Come join us for a free workshop to learn about pruning fruit trees. Learn the why, how, and when of pruning for best…