UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
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"Advice to Grow By"
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NEW free, monthly "Garden Talks" on Zoom!
One Monday each month, we share useful, interesting, research-based home gardening information with gardeners of all experience levels.
These talks may be recorded.
- June 5th: Supporting Pollinators in the Garden (7:00-8:00 pm)
Testimonials
What people say...
About our Garden Talks in 2021:
- "As a newer gardener, this was so helpful! Thank you!!!" - Alexandra G.
- "Your classes are always helpful to me. Thank you for this and other useful presentations." –Anonymous
- "Excellent! Lots of information." -Anonymous.
- "Thank you for info on native plants, how to check for type of soil, and the online resources!" - Anonymous
- "Very good coverage of the topic presented in a way that could engage with every level of attendee, from complete beginner to seasoned composter."-Anonymous
- "I have learned very much from this and other talks by Master Gardeners and think it is an important resource for the community." - Anonymous
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2019 graduates of our "Victory Vegetable Gardening for TRUE Beginners" series smile as they hold their certificates of completion in Carpinteria. The series was started in Santa Barbara County by Master Gardener Diane Galvan using materials developed by the UC Master Gardener Program in Los Angeles County.
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In March 2022, UC Master Gardeners doled out free "Advice to Grow By", seeds, and cuttings at the 14th Annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap. They also shared information about Monarch butterflies for the Santa Monica Mountain Fund's "Monarch Day of Action."
The UC Master Gardener Program is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension, a division of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.