The 2023 rainy season has been marked by a series of atmospheric rivers that have brought abundant moisture to California. With this, the Garden experienced…
The fall/winter issue of Ironwood is now available online. In this latest issue you’ll get an inside look at lichens in a captivating story about…
A lawn!? In a water wise garden!? — That’s right, not all lawns need to be ripped up for a drought tolerant landscape. Check out…
Properly watering your freshly installed plants is key to their long-term survival.The first watering is critical and one of the only times you can’t overwater…
As we collectively witness a barrage of climate disasters sweep across the planet, many of us are asking, “What should I be doing to protect…
1. Perfect for a container: Cliff Maids (Lewisia spp. and hybrids) There are several species of Lewisia native to California, mostly but not exclusively occurring…
Are you ready for a sensory experience? Clear your mind and think about the vegetable garden you’d love to have come summer. The smell of…
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a living collection of California’s native plants and an accredited museum – one of 57 public gardens that currently…
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