The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society (Ventura and Santa Barbara counties) is offering scholarships this year that are coming due and should be less competitive this year.The CNPS Channel Islands Chapter is launching its 2026 student scholarship offering! This year they will be…
Happy New Year. As we step into 2026, we are taking a moment to look back at everything we accomplished together in 2025. From navigating a new website platform to embracing a refreshed brand, you showed adaptability and a strong commitment to clear, effective communication. This month's newsletter reflects…
The talk will cover water-wise practices, plants and incentives that are intended to save water while allowing you to have a thriving garden. It will also include a discussion of irrigation systems that will help you meet the dual goals of saving water and keeping your plants healthy.Event flyer
Whether you want to plant your first tomato or fine-tune a long-established garden, the UC Master Gardener Program is for you. Across California, you will find that the UC Master Gardener Program offers opportunities for gardeners of all experience levels to learn, ask questions and grow their skills…
Winter Cleanup - Resist the urge to give the garden a good clean up on a sunny afternoon, many of our beneficial insects and native bees will be sheltering in dried stalks, under leaves and in the ground. Continue preparations for the busy spring planting season. Clean and rinse pots with a diluted solution…
Article by Peg Smith - As gardeners we hear a consistent message that we should plant ‘to attract pollinators.’ Often our first thoughts quickly turn to the honeybee. But the honeybee is a non-native pollinator in North America. An introduced pollinator, brought to Jamestown in 1622 and not seen…
Blog by Brenda AltmanIt’s winter, keep gardening, there’s plenty you can do. Plant cool crops that can thrive in cool temperatures. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and the like. Garlic and onions are good candidates, too.Not interested in winter crops? Plant cover crops instead. Reinvigorate the…
