Seasonal Native Plant Maintenance

Details:

As we move into the winter season, it’s time to start thinking about maintenance and other seasonal considerations in your garden. We invite you to join us for a morning of learning about the seasonality of native plant maintenance. Topics covered in this class include planting techniques and strategies, maintenance specifications, seasonal irrigation considerations, and an exploration of what’s in bloom at the Garden.

This class will take place in various sections of the Garden, and will include lots of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. It is highly recommended that participants bring sun protection and a water bottle.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted at this Garden class.

Pricing:

Garden Members & Students: $25

General Public: $40

Registration includes admission to the Garden.

About the Instructors:

Alejandro Lemus was born and raised in Los Angeles. He has experience working in habitat restoration, horticulture and education. As the Garden’s Horticultural Educator, Alejandro develops and implements horticulture programming for professional landscapers and residential gardeners. Having spent many years working in propagation and retail nurseries, Alejandro is passionate about growing native plants for conservation and informing the public of the benefits and beauty of habitat gardening.

Stephanie Ranes is the current Grounds Manager at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden where she works with a team of nine Gardeners to help care and maintain our CA native plant collections. Previous to this position she started and operated a small landscape company locally working to help homeowners improve gardens and incorporate more CA natives and sustainable landscape practices. Born and raised in Southern California, she remains a lifelong enthusiast for the natural history of local ecosystems and is dedicated to helping preserve them.