Category: Gardening Tips & Tricks

Lush garden with colorful wildflowers and distant mountains.
May 14, 2026
Garden-Worthy Grasses for the Garden with Carol Bornstein | Sold Out

Details: Are you ready to reimagine your lawn? Join us on Tuesday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m., for a special presentation highlighting the value of California’s native grasses and grass-like plants. We’ll walk through the Garden together and discuss the various species and how to use them to add texture, color, and movement to your…

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It's dusk and the mountains in the distance are a pastel pink orange with a pale blue sky behind them. The stone path in the foreground winds into the meadow with desert plants in front.
April 28, 2026
Firescaping for Landscape Designers and Architects | Sold Out

Details: The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, is offering a series of workshops on fire-smart landscaping, or “firescaping.” This one-day workshop is designed for landscape design professionals and focuses on the principles, techniques, and best practices for creating sustainable, resilient gardens that enhance both beauty and…

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It's dusk and the mountains in the distance are a pastel pink orange with a pale blue sky behind them. The stone path in the foreground winds into the meadow with desert plants in front.
April 28, 2026
Firescaping for Landscape Maintenance Professionals | Sold Out

Details: The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, is offering a series of workshops on fire-resilient landscaping. This half-day workshop focuses on maintaining gardens in high fire risk areas and is designed for landscape professionals. Participants will gain practical tools for communicating fire-resilient decision-making to clients, with…

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It's dusk and the mountains in the distance are a pastel pink orange with a pale blue sky behind them. The stone path in the foreground winds into the meadow with desert plants in front.
April 27, 2026
Firescaping for Landscape Maintenance Professionals

Details: The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, is offering a series of workshops on fire-resilient landscaping. This half-day workshop focuses on maintaining gardens in high fire risk areas and is designed for landscape professionals. Participants will gain practical tools for communicating fire-resilient decision-making to clients, with…

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Young lady with gloves and a bucket kneeling down to plant native plants with green leaves and tall stalks with pink tubular flowers.
April 24, 2026
Certificación de Paisajismo con Plantas Nativas de California-2026 | Cancelled

Details: Nuestro Programa de Certificación de Paisajismo con Plantas Nativas de California es un completo programa de formación laboral diseñado para profesionales del paisajismo y para quienes aspiran a entrar en este campo en el sur de California. Desarrollado e impartido por expertos en plantas nativas respetados, el programa proporciona a los participantes los conocimientos y habilidades…

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Hummingbird hovering near flowering plant with vibrant green leaves.
March 4, 2026
Morning Bird Walk | Sold Out

Details: Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region. Both beginner and experienced birders will appreciate the diverse and beautiful birds…

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Monarch butterfly on white flowers with ladybug nearby.
February 24, 2026
Cultivars for the Garden with Carol Bornstein | Cancelled

Details: 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…

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Orange and purple wildflowers blooming in a sunny meadow.
February 24, 2026
Community Propagation Workshops

Details: Come celebrate Native Plant Month with hands-on native plant workshops that bring California’s flora to your home! Bring a friend or the family and join us as we guide you through family-friendly, simple propagation techniques. We’ll explore transplanting, processing cuttings, and sowing native seeds. You can take your plant home with you and use…

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