Gardening

Join an up-close rose pruning demonstration Join Dan Bowen and the Rose Garden Team for an up-close pruning demonstration in the Sherwood Demonstration Garden Rose Garden.

NOW is a great time to plan your 2026 gardening activities, whether you are considering improving your soil, growing vegetables, berries, fruit trees, or flowers, or changing your landscaping.  Cooler weather gives you time to review the many choices and make some plans. In this class, we will…

Want to replace your lawn with native plants or refreshen areas of your yard? Come to this informative and lively talk on the Basics of Landscaping. Learn how to create a water-saving landscape, increase the quantity of beneficial insects and basic design elements.

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a Garden Workshop:Bare-Root Fruit TreesTopics covered: all about bare-root fruit trees, planting and care, get hands-on planting experience so bring gloves.  

Do you want a garden where both you and your furry friends can thrive? We will share ideas to create beautiful and highly functional outdoor environments that are safe for you, your pets and the local wildlife. Learn strategies for eliminating toxic threats, designing harmonious living zones, and encouraging…

Discover the Magic of IrisesTransform your garden into a canvas of color! Join us for a captivating workshop on growing irises, the stunning, easy-to-care-for flowers that absolutely thrive in the Santa Clara Valley. These resilient beauties come in a spectacular rainbow of colors, from soft pastels to…

Would you like to grow your own vegetables, but worry that you may use too much water, or pesticides, or plastics? This six-week course can help you garden year-round in a way that sustains the planet. We'll help you learn how to build healthy soil and conserve water, learn integrated pest management…

California native plants can be planted in winter to allow them to develop roots for spring growth. There will be many varieties for sale. The Common Yarrow is shown. It has edible leaves that have a peppery flavor.Please note: the park charges $6.00 for parking, or you can park closer to our Demonstration…

Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover…

Transform any space—from a tiny balcony to a spacious patio—into a lush, productive oasis! This one-hour talk with UC Master Gardener Bernie Day will equip you with the basic information you need to become a successful container gardener. We'll dive into the best plants that truly thrive outside the ground,…