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Join us! We meet on the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm. At each meeting, there's a talk, a di

11/01/2026

🐑🐟🍯 What do sheep, local fishing boats, and molasses have in common? They’re helping grow the future of healthy soil right here in Santa Barbara County!

Join us Wednesday, November 4, for a fascinating evening with Victoria Voss, co-founder and COO of Marino Soil Foods. Victoria will share how the company is turning seafood scraps and low-grade wool into slow-release soil pellets and fermented fish brew. Yes, really!

Discover why feeding the life in our soil is just as important (if not more!) than feeding our plants, and learn about the idea of a “local nutrientshed” using the natural resources around us to build healthier, more sustainable growing systems.

It's a fresh perspective on gardening and making the most of what we already have right here in our own backyard. 🌱

📅 Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) 📍 Trinity Lutheran Church 909 N. La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara

Hosted by the Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society. Meetings are FREE and open to the public!

🌿 Coming up next: December 2 – Susan Van Atta of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden presents “100 Years of Horticultural Influence.”

Want to support the society? Memberships are available for individuals and families ($30), students ($15), and sustaining members ($100). Donations are always welcome.

Learn more at SBCHS.org.

See you on the 4th! 🌻

10/08/2026

Thanks to everyone, who joined us for our meeting last night! 🌸

Ron Whitehurst, from Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, shared his vast knowledge of the insect world. We learned how to attract beneficial insects and how to deal with the not so beneficial. Thank you, Ron! 🐝🐞

The demonstration table was filled with stunning blooms and the show and tell was awesome!

We hope to see you at our next meeting. Until then, we hope you and your plants have a great month. 🌱

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10/06/2026

Meet the Members! 🌱

Kevin Childerley of Santa Barbara Aquaponics has been a Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society member for one year. 🌸

“I love the Hort Society because I always learn something new at the meetings. There’s a variety of speakers talking about a diverse range of topics. Mostly, I’m a member because plants matter!”

if you think that plants matter, join us! 💚

Our meetings are free and open to the public and are held on the first Wednesday of every month. (except in January and July.) Memberships are $30 for an individual or family, $15 for students, and $100 for sustaining members. Benefits include exclusive tours of local private gardens.

We hope to see you this Wednesday, October 7 for our next meeting!

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10/06/2026

Pests taking over your garden? Before you reach for the spray, meet the bugs that can help!

Join us on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 PM for a fun and fascinating look at natural pest control with Ron Whitehurst, co-owner of Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc. Learn how beneficial insects can become some of your garden’s best allies and share practical ways to create a landscape where they can thrive.

Ron will share which plants provide the pollen and nectar beneficial insects need, plus give tips on using mulch, compost, water, and even artificial honeydew to create a welcoming habitat for beneficial predators and parasites.

Meetings are free and open to the public and are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

See you on the 7th!

10/06/2026

Pests taking over your garden? Before you reach for the spray, meet the bugs that can help!

Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 7 pm for a fun and fascinating look at natural pest control with Ron Whitehurst, co-owner of Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc. Learn how beneficial insects can become some of your garden’s best allies and share practical ways to create a landscape where they can thrive.

Ron will share which plants provide the pollen and nectar beneficial insects need, plus give tips on using mulch, compost, water, and even artificial honeydew to create a welcoming habitat for beneficial predators and parasites.

Meetings are free and open to the public and are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

See you on the 7th!

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09/01/2026

Tomorrow night!

Learn what's cool and hot in the botanical world at our annual Plant Forum.

Local experts will share their knowledge and wisdom beginning at 7 pm! Meetings are free and open to the public.

This year’s speakers include: Billy Goodnick, Matt Straka, Bob Kurner, and Athena Philippides & Linda Wudl.

Come discover new plants, get inspired, and connect with fellow gardeners!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara

See you there!

08/29/2026

🌿 What’s your favorite plant discovery lately?

Come hear what five local plant experts are excited about at the Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society’s Annual Plant Forum!

From California natives to Australian plants, garden design, propagation, and more, our panel has plenty of ideas to share.

🌱 Wednesday, September 2 | 7 PM
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd.
Doors open at 6:45 PM

Billy Goodnick, Matt Straka, Bob Kurner, Athena Philippides, and Linda Wudl will share their plant knowledge and wisdom.

Free and open to the public.

Bring your curiosity and your love of plants! 🌿

https://www.sbchs.org/

08/23/2026

🌿 What's new and exciting in the botanical world? 🌿

Join the Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society on Wednesday, September 2nd, for our annual Plant Forum with local experts! 🪴🌸

We have a fantastic lineup of plant lovers, designers, nursery experts, and garden enthusiasts ready to share what’s exciting in the world of plants.

This year’s speakers include:
🌱 Billy Goodnick — Landscape designer, author, teacher, and former City of Santa Barbara landscape architect

🌿 Matt Straka — Designer and Retail Manager at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden with a passion for native plants

🌱 Bob Kurner — Nursery Manager at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and an expert in plant propagation and California natives

🌸 Athena Philippides & Linda Wudl — Athena features Australian native plants in her garden designs and Linda created the beautiful Seaside Botanical Gardens

Come discover new plants, get inspired, and connect with fellow gardeners! 🌼

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara

Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend! 🌿

05/27/2026

🍹 Cocktails & the Summer Garden with George Yatchisin!

Join the Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society next week for a delicious presentation on turning your gardening space into a source of creative cocktail-ery!

Award-winning journalist, cocktail aficionado, and Santa Barbara’s Poet Laureate George Yatchisin will show you how to use garden-fresh components to build incredible flavors. From vibrant citrus varieties to prolific herbs like borage and mint, you’ll get insider tips on how to become everyone’s favorite home bartender using ingredients right from your yard or window box! 🍸✨

📅 When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church (909 N. La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara)

💸 Admission: FREE and open to the public!

👉 About the Speaker:

George Yatchisin penned Edible Santa Barbara’s “Drinkable Landscape” column for 13 years, focusing on sustainable, hyper-local ingredients. He is a celebrated local author, journalist (Santa Barbara Independent, KCET Food Blog), and the former Director of Communications for UCSB’s Gevirtz School.

🌸 Support the SBCHS:

Our monthly meetings are always free, but your support keeps us growing! Consider becoming a member to unlock exclusive tours of private local gardens.

Individual/Family: $30

Students: $15

Sustaining: $100

📌 Note: There will be no meeting in July, so don’t miss this one! We will see you back on August 5.

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05/06/2026

if you love plants. come to a SB Horticultural Society Meeting! 🌱

increase your plant knowledge, learn from local experts, and meet other plant people.

Meetings are free and open to the public, and are on the first Wednesday of every month except January and July.

Member benefits include exclusive tours of local, private gardens.🌻

See you there! ✨🐝

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Address

909 N La Cumbre Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
93110

Opening Hours

9am - 9pm

Website

https://www.sbchs.org/

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