Getting started with native plants can feel overwhelming – so many species, so many choices. Should you hire a designer, or go DIY? Does that…
It is difficult to overstate how important plants are to our existence. Their ability to turn the sun’s energy, water, and carbon dioxide into sugar…
A unique collaboration between Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Friends of State Street (FSS), and the City of Santa Barbara has resulted in the first-ever native plant pilot…
Once you’ve decided on the role of your lawn, evaluated your site conditions, chosen your lawn species, and planned for irrigation, now it’s time to…
Stories Rooted in Conservation, Community, and Connection The newest digital edition of Ironwood, the Garden’s biannual magazine, has arrived, offering a journey into the world…
Lawns are an integral part of the landscape at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. They are a place where we host public and staff gatherings, educational…
What’s almost as good as the extraordinary biological diversity that oak woodlands support? These oaks (Quercus sp.) may also help to protect our built spaces…
Although Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Impact and Advocacy Program is still in its infancy, the past nine months have seen our program make tremendous headway…
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