Be sure to research the plants you want to ensure their size is appropriate for the space you have. There are many new varieties of plants, including fruit trees and vegetables, that have been adapted ...

Art in the Garden: using found objects to enhance your landscape Art pieces have long been used in gardens. Join UC Master Gardeners to explore what could constitute “art” in a garden as we look at ...

Summertime is usually the prime season for 4-H youth to competitively show chickens at their local fairgrounds. But earlier ...

Yesterday we introduced you to Ms. Mantis, a young Stagmomantis limbata perched on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundiola. She was seeking a “fast food” meal of a bee or a butterfly, but they were ...

Bring your gardening questions, and UC certified Master Gardeners will bring their expertise. Find us at the County Operations Center Demonstration Garden (5500 Overland Drive) near the Cafeteria ...

This collection of videos from University Extension offices nationwide provides online educational materials on the following food safety and preservation topics.

Santa Barbara County LinksSanta Barbara County Fire Department Fire Prevention Education, Wildland Hazard and Building Codes, Fire Safety Council, and more local, state, county, and federal informatio ...

Know where to find helpful and safe advice.There are many books and websites covering food preserving, but unfortunately, not all of them provide sound advice. Some sources offer processes or recipes ...

What is a Native Plant?  Native or indigenous plants are species that have evolved naturally in a specific region, forming essential relationships with local wildlife and ecosystems. In California, ...

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources connects the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development with local communities to improve the lives of all ...

UC Merced hosts VINE Connect Field Day on Sept. 17, when seven ag tech startups will demonstrate solutions designed to meet pressing challenges facing California agriculture.

There will be a field day at 250 Natividad Road on new mulch technologies for strawberries on August 27. Details of the meeting is attached below, there are examples of several of the mulches for ...