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February 20, 2026
Layers of Habitat
Garden Design To Support the Web of Life Part 1: Design for Wildlife and Beauty With Layers Some of the most diverse and interesting habitat…
Category: Gardening with Native Plants
February 9, 2026
Introducing the 805 Initiative: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Local Genetics Nursery Program
Last year, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden introduced a new nursery initiative designed to produce locally adapted plant material for restoring wildlands and for anyone wanting…
January 12, 2026
Getting Started: Small First Steps Towards Transformation in Cuyama
Every restoration project has a beginning that looks far quieter than people expect. Before the plants bloom and the critters return, there is planning and…
January 8, 2026
The Native Plant Tool Kit
This is Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s resource guide for knowing and growing biodiversity through gardening with native plants. Here, we present a list of tools, ideas, and practices that have been curated to inspire hope and empower…
December 31, 2025
The Joy of Native Plant Gardening | How Liz Barnitz is Making a Difference
Getting started with native plants can feel overwhelming – so many species, so many choices. Should you hire a designer, or go DIY? Does that…
December 31, 2025
Three Reasons Native Plants Are Essential
It is difficult to overstate how important plants are to our existence. Their ability to turn the sun’s energy, water, and carbon dioxide into sugar…
December 12, 2025
Native Plants Transform Downtown Santa Barbara in New Pilot Project Â
A unique collaboration between Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Friends of State Street (FSS), and the City of Santa Barbara has resulted in the first-ever native plant pilot…
December 5, 2025
Installing Your New California-Native Lawn
Once you’ve decided on the role of your lawn, evaluated your site conditions, chosen your lawn species, and planned for irrigation, now it’s time to…