Details: As we move into summer, now is a good time to think about what to do in the garden as plants begin to slow down for the year. As plants begin to brown and set seed, you may be wondering what the best horticultural practices are for caring for your landscape. We invite you…
Details: The California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC) is a hybrid hands-on and online learning program for vocational training designed for working and aspiring landscape professionals. Developed by experts in the field of native plant horticulture, it will give you the tools you need to successfully manage native plants and California-friendly landscapes. The curriculum includes…
Details: Have you been mulling over whether or not manzanitas need water in the summer? Curious about ceanothus watering care? Wondering how to water woolly blue curls during their first summer? As we move into the warmer months of the year, it is important to know when and how to water California native plants. Join…
Details: Just because it’s getting warmer doesn’t mean that seed-sowing stops! There are many California native plants that can be grown from seed in the warmer months. From buckwheats, sages, and desert perennials, there is sure to be a plant that you can grow from seed. Join us in this hands-on workshop to learn all…
Details: Plants are the foundation of most ecosystems on earth. If we want to create rich, diverse, and resilient habitats in our yards and communities, we have to start with the appropriate plants. In this class, we will explore the importance of native plants to our local birds as sources of food, roosting, nesting, and…
About: For over 60 years, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been selecting and introducing exceptional California native cultivars to beautify gardens and landscapes. Whether the product of rigorous breeding efforts or chance discoveries made in the wild or in a garden, these 30+ cultivars are highly desirable for the wealth of forms, colors, and textures…
Details: If you have hiked our local foothills and canyons in the springtime, you have probably seen and smelled the blooms of our California sages. With plenty of species, varieties, and cultivars available in the native plant nursery trade, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the abundant selection. Blooming from spring to early summer,…
Details: Spring is the season of wildflowers! From the iridescent blue-violet hues of annual lupines to the orange blossoms of our iconic state flower, the California poppy, spring is the time of year to go out and admire the beauty that annual wildflowers provide to the landscape. In years with above-average rainfall and cooler temperatures,…
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