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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

Events and Classes

The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County offer classes, workshops, and events, both in-person and online throughout the year. Our programs are designed for home gardeners of all experience levels. Whether you're just starting your first vegetable garden or you've been gardening in Santa Barbara County…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

Gardening Resources

Looking for reliable information on gardening in Santa Barbara County? You've come to the right place! This page provides access to research-based resources specifically relevant to our Mediterranean climate and growing conditions. Whether you're a beginning gardener or have been growing for years, these…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

Ask a Master Gardener

Have a question about your garden? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County are here to help! Our trained volunteers provide free, research-based advice on all aspects of home gardening. We can help with... fruit and vegetable growingpest and disease identificationlawn and landscape caresoil…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

About Us

  Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Barbara County! Since 1990, our trained volunteers have been helping residents of Santa Barbara County grow healthy gardens using research-based information from the University of California. We're part of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC…
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When Life Gives You Citrus (and Pests)

February 23, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Citrus season is here! And some citrus pests may be too. Perhaps you’ve encountered a few ant problems with your citrus trees, but did you know there are other pests you should be on the lookout for such as psyllids, leafminers, cottony cushion scale, and mealybugs? Read more below for tips on how to…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Finding Farmland Guide: Presentation and Q&A #2

Mar 24, 2026

 Join us for an overview of our new guide “Evaluating Your Land for Leasing to a Specialty Crop Farmer”. Presentation by Vince Trotter (UCCE Marin), Scott Chang-Fleeman, and David Vigil (Kitchen Table Advisors).Two sessions available:Friday March 13th, 1-2PM REGISTER for ZoomTuesday March 24th, 2-3PM…
Grown in Marin
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hands pruning a pea plant
Grown in Marin: Event

Finding Farmland Guide: Presentation and Q&A #1

Mar 13, 2026

 Join us for an overview of our new guide “Evaluating Your Land for Leasing to a Specialty Crop Farmer”. Presentation by Vince Trotter (UCCE Marin), Scott Chang-Fleeman, and David Vigil (Kitchen Table Advisors).Two sessions available:Friday March 13th, 1-2PM REGISTER for ZoomTuesday March 24th, 2-3PM…
Grown in Marin
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