Gardening

Join citrus IPM adviser Dr. Sandipa Gautam, for an update on Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Learn about practical ways to limit psyllid infestations in home gardens and landscapes. The webinar will also cover identification, management strategies, and steps you can take to minimize the spread of this pest in…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a presentation on: Introduction to California NativesWhat is so special about California? We are one of only 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world! We have 6,700 types of plants, with roughly 2,400 species endemic to CA that are ideally suited for our soil and…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation. We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm.Mesa Harmony Garden  

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening. We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 |  7:00PM to 8:00PM.This is a free online event.

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues.  May 23, 2026 |  11AM to…

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in learning about:Backyard CompostingWe will cover why, how, & what to compost as well as different methods and troubleshooting.Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11 am - 12 pmSanta Maria Public Library421 South McCleland StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454

Speaker: Don Hodel, Environmental Horticulture Advisor, LA County (emeritus) 

In this webinar, learn about common palm diseases and the best strategies for management using an integrated approach that combines prevention, exclusion, sanitation, selection, and cultivation.