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Inside the Seed Bank: An insurance policy against extinction 🌱
The Seed Bank at the Garden protects some of California’s rarest and most endangered native plants.
Stored at -4°F in the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center, nearly 4 million seeds representing more than 400 species are preserved for future research and restoration efforts that support California’s biodiversity.
Learn more about seed banking and our conservation by watching the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZYUcuqfSEg (Link in bio)
Thank you to our generous supporters at The Ladera Foundation for helping us share the Garden’s commitment to native plant conservation.
Heads up, plant lovers!
The Garden’s Nursery will be closed from February 18 to 21 (online and onsite) as we prepare for the spring planting season.
Reserve your time to shop, then join us February 21 to learn seasonal planting tips and discover beautiful California-native plants perfectly suited to your garden.
Please note, online orders will resume Feb 21 with pickup onsite. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Register here: https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/spring-planting-event-2/
In the early 1930’s the Garden expanded with a new Information Kiosk designed and built by landscape architect Lockwood de Forest Jr., as well as fresh sections including the Forest Section, the Redwood Section, and the Ceanothus Section.
In 1939, the Garden separated from the Museum of Natural History and became an independent nonprofit organization carrying the new name Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of conservation, community, and growth: Link in bio.
We were honored to be featured in Selling Santa Barbara: SBBG Edition.
Watch the full video and see the Garden through their lens, link in bio.
Spring is the best time to plant California native plants.
Cooler days and seasonal rains help plants establish strong roots before warmer weather arrives.
Join us for our Spring Planting Event on February 21, 1–2 p.m. in the Garden Nursery. Shop an expanded selection of California native plants, with staff and volunteers available to answer questions and help you load your finds.
🌱 Garden Members enjoy early access from 9–11 a.m.
Registration is required (link in bio)
Photo John Mantegna
Behind the scenes of conservation🌱
Tucked into a fire-safe basement at the Garden, more than 200,000 plant specimens are carefully preserved in the Clifton Smith Herbarium, Lichenarium, and Fungarium.
They are living records that help scientists study change, protect rare species, and support California’s biodiversity.
This clip is part one of our three-part video series exploring the science happening behind the scenes at the Garden.
Watch the full video on YouTube to see how herbaria play a critical role in conservation.
With gratitude to The Ladera Foundation for helping us share this story.
Link in bio.
🌿Plant Spotlight with Alejandro Lemus, Horticultural Educator🌿
Sonoran Maiden Fern (Pelazoneuron puberulum) may look delicate, but it plays an important role in water-wise landscapes. Naturally found along seeps, meadows, and riparian areas, this fern thrives where water moves slowly and steadily through the soil.
Its dense, rhizomatous growth helps slow down water, stabilize soil, and reduce erosion, making it especially valuable in shaded, moist areas of the garden.
Want to learn more? Check out our water wise native plant booklet link in bio.
For 100 years, the Garden has grown alongside this community, shaped by fire and renewal, science and stewardship, people and plants. 🌿
It all starts in 1926
The 13-acre (5-hectare) Blaksley Botanic Garden was founded as an extension of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History with the intention to be a research and educational institution. Even in these early years, the Garden focused on exhibiting native plants to showcase their beauty and suitability for private gardens, encouraging the use of drought-tolerant plants to conserve California’s water supply.
Early areas of the Garden included the Meadow, the Meadow Oaks, the Desert Community, the Arroyo, and the Island Trail.
Follow along as we celebrate #100YearsTogether every Monday!
Join us by sharing your Garden story with us today.
