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July 7, 2025
Ironwood 37 is Here
The latest issue of Ironwood, the Garden’s biannual magazine, has arrived — and it’s rooted in hope. Issue 37 invites you to dig deeper into…
Category: Conservation & Research
June 25, 2025
Tiny Bugs, Big Mission: Biocontrol Research in the Garden
If you’ve seen people sweeping bushes with nets or tapping tree branches around the garden lately, you’ve caught a glimpse of a fascinating project in…
May 14, 2025
Guardians of the Woodland: Monitoring Emerald Ash Borer Before It Strikes California
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a species of jewel beetle native to Northeast Asia that spread to North America in 2002 and has become…
March 31, 2025
Adding to California’s Native Lawn Lineup
Non-native turfgrass lawns may be widely planted in southern California, but they simply do not belong here. To many people these ubiquitous green carpets of…
March 26, 2025
Fishing in the Sand: Ryan Tang’s Natural History Internship
During his internship at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Ryan Tang spent quality time with a patch of nature. His assignment was simple but open-ended. He…
March 21, 2025
Living with Fire: How Native Plants Can Help Build a Resilient Community
Southern California is no stranger to fire, but as we were all reminded in January 2025 with the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, they are…
December 19, 2024
Introducing Ironwood 36 | An Ode to Seeds
The digital edition of Ironwood 36, the Garden’s bi-annual magazine, is here — and it’s brimming with stories that will inspire, inform, and ignite your…
November 25, 2024
Carrizo Plain in Bloom: A Glimpse at the Endangered California Jewelflower
Spring is a special time at Carrizo Plain National Monument. A good rain year can bring out spectacular displays of native plants blooming in various…