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Fuller Park Tree Walk
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

June Tree Walk for 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Take a guided walk through the historic Fuller Park with a UC Master Gardener to discover some of the many exotic and native trees there. Historic Fuller Park is an arboretum of many exotic and native trees that have been planted over the last 120 years. Please join a UC Master Gardener on a 1 1/2 hour…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Fuller Park Trees
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

May Tree Walk for 2026

May 8, 2026

Take a guided walk through the historic Fuller Park with a UC Master Gardener to discover some of the many exotic and native trees there. Historic Fuller Park is an arboretum of many exotic and native trees that have been planted over the last 120 years. Please join a UC Master Gardener on a 1 1/2 hour…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

April Tree Walk for 2026

Apr 12, 2026

Take a guided walk through the historic Fuller Park with a UC Master Gardener to discover some of the many exotic and native trees there. Historic Fuller Park is an arboretum of many exotic and native trees that have been planted over the last 120 years. Please join a UC Master Gardener on a 1 1/2 hour…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Ground-level view of a grape harvest scene with scissors and bags of harvested grapes
Food Blog: Article

Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

February 23, 2026
By Emily C. Dooley
Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke exposure.
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

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How to Reach Us UC Master Gardener of Santa Barbara County 263 Camino del Remedio Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Email: anrmgsb@ucanr.eduFollow Us FacebookInstagram 
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Photo of a field of romaine lettuce in the Salinas Valley.
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Reflections on thrips and INSV during the 2025 Lettuce Season

February 23, 2026
By Dylan J Beal, Yu-Chen Wang
Reflections on thrips and INSV during the 2025 Lettuce Season Dylan J. Beal, Daniel K. Hasegawa, Yu-Chen Wang INSV: Early Spring and Summer: isolated, small INSV outbreaks were observed. These outbreaks were associated with adjacent, unmanaged weedy sites.Late Summer and early Fall: more…
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Close up of two orchids, one magenta and one white with purple specks
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

Volunteer

Become a Master GardenerAre you passionate about gardening? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others? Consider becoming a UC Master Gardener volunteer in Santa Barbara County! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive in-depth training from University of California experts and then use that knowledge…
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Close up of a bouquet of golden yellow sunflowers
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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Close up of trio of small mum flowers in magenta, pink, and red
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,…
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Close up of light pink dahlia flowers
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…
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