Green Gardener Classes
In Santa Barbara
Schott Center, Room 31
310 W. Padre Street, Santa Barbara
Cost: $35 (optional binder materials fee)
15 weeks: August 26th - December 9th, 2009 (Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:00pm)
In Santa Barbara, the Fall 2009 class will be taught in 2 modules:
- Module 1 (Standard Green Gardener classes) on 9 Wednesdays, Aug 26th to Oct 21st
- Module 2 (Advanced Green Gardener classes) on 6 Wednesdays, Oct 28th to Dec 9th
All classes are at the same location and time as shown above
Classes taught in English/Spanish
Go to Santa Barbara City College's class schedule for more information: click here
In Santa Maria
Colombia Business Center (Room 32)
900 East Stowell Rd, Santa Maria
Enter from the parking lot behind Costco/Toys R Us
Go to Allan Hancock's Colleges class schedule for more information: click here
Advanced Green Gardener Class
Green Gardeners who took the standard 10-week class may now earn the Advanced Green Gardener status by attending the final 6 weeks (June 17-July 22) of the class held in Santa Barbara.
Green Gardener Standard Class Curriculum
Soils
Mulches and Composts: Keeping Greenwaste On-Site
Pruning of Mediterranean and Native Shrubs
Right Plant in the Right Place
Fertilizer Management
Irrigation Management: Water/Plant/Soil Relationship
Irrigation Management: Scheduling and Irrigation Controllers
Irrigation Management: Troubleshooting
Integrated Pest Management
Impact of Landscape Equipment on Air Quality