Details: Have you ever wondered how Santa Barbara Botanic Garden came to exist in such a beautiful setting? Would it surprise you to learn that much of it is a designed landscape? Join landscape architect Susan Van Atta, FASLA, as she explores 100 years of landscape planning at the Garden. In 2012, Susan prepared a…
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 We’re thrilled to share that our beloved Home Garden Tour is blooming into something new this year! Traditionally a special day reserved for volunteers, we’re excited to open the gates a little wider and invite Garden members to join in the fun. This year’s hosts include both volunteers and members, and all Garden Members…
Details: Join Rick Zelazny, volunteer, as we take a tour of the Channel Islands section and its unique and rare plant life. The Garden has relicts left over from the last ice age, clonal tree groves, special adapted species and more. It’s our backyard Galapagos! Come enjoy coffee and morning pastries before Rick takes us…
Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs, and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation…
Details: Celebrate Father’s Day at the Garden after hours! Members get exclusive access as we keep the Garden open late, offering a rare chance to experience its beauty without the usual crowds. Bring your family for a walk through the meadow, a peaceful stroll among the redwoods, or an evening adventure in the Backcountry. As…
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day amidst blooming flowers and lush greenery with our member exclusive charcuterie boxes. Indulge in a delectable assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits, sweets, and crackers carefully curated for a perfect picnic. Each snack serving is designed to cater to two people, making it an intimate and enjoyable affair for you and your…
Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs, and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation…
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