Join us to learn about how to make kombucha, a refreshing drink made from fermenting tea. We’ll teach you how to maintain a healthy SCOBY (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to make kombucha, and how to do a second fermentation flavored with various fruits.
January is a great time of year to plant bare-root fruit trees. Master Gardener Janet Rogers will talk about the benefits of planting bare-root fruit trees, how to select varieties based on chill hours, soil, water requirements, and more.
UC Master Gardeners Russ Baldocchi and Janet Rogers will present a research-based workshop discussing elements of dormant pruning to control both the size of the trees and fruit quality, followed by hands-on practical pruning experience in the garden led by experienced pruners.
The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County, the Lompoc Public Library, CalFresh Healthy Living, and the Santa Barbara County Master Food Preservers invite you to a free in-person event for children: Gardening with Herbs.
Self-Watering in the Home Garden Join Master Gardeners and learn: Alternatives to conventional irrigation Passive watering methods Reduce hand watering How and when to use Olla pots, terracotta spikes, water globes, and more.
