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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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