Gardening
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Herbal Teas
Many Herbs Lend Themselves to Restorative Beverages
Many herbs grown in your garden lend themselves to refreshing or restorative beverages. Read story.
Living Decorations
Using Dramatic Plants to Express Holiday Cheer
There are many dramatic-looking plants that can be used to express holiday cheer indoors and out. Read story.
Camellia Sasanqua
Camellias Are Some of the Most Beloved Garden Shrubs
Though not famous for their fragrance or being the perfect cut flower, camellias are among some of the most beloved garden shrubs. Read story.
Fall Harvest Field Trips
Where to Find Pumpkin Patches and Apple Farms
Visit area pumpkin patches and apple farms. Read story.
African Tulip Tree
Four-inch Flowers Are in Bloom
Exotic tree blooms with four-inch flowers. Read story.
Beetroots and Chard
Beta Vulgaris Is One of the Most Amazing Single Species of Vegetables
Beta vulgaris is one of the most amazing single species of vegetables. Read story.
Fallen Leaves
Colorful Carpets Make the Landscape Glow
Colorful carpets of fallen leaves make the landscape glow. Read story.
Bottle Trees
Barrel-Shaped Trunks Store Water Through Dry Season
The oversized trunks serve a function in the long dry season—storing up water—and make them perfect for our landscapes Read story.
Ornamental Grass Maintenance
Fall Is the Time to Cut These Warm Season Perennials
Fall is the time to cut these warm season perennials all the way down. Read story.
Botanical Tours
Four Seasons Biltmore Offers Guided Tours of Grounds
The Four Seasons Biltmore gives guided tours of its 22-acre grounds. Read story.
Harvest Treats
Homegrown Peas and Potatoes
Homegrown peas and potatoes in a cream sauce make for a delicious feast. Read story.
Naked Ladies Bloom
Pretty Pink Bulbs Make Their Appearance
Slender stems rising out of baked earth, nodding with half a dozen or more perfect, pink trumpets. Read story.
Back-to-School Gardening
Garden Plots are Springing Up All Over the Country
School gardens are springing up all over the country and no less so here in Santa Barbara. Read story.
Master Gardener Classes
Hone Your Knowledge of Gardening Topics
Training program offers chance to hone your knowledge about many gardening topics. Read story.
Water-Wise Gardening
Gardens Should Reflect the Scarcity of Water Available
In S.B. where the dry season is at least six months long even in wet years, our gardens should reflect the scarcity of water available. Read story.
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