How it Works
Gardeners attend the Green Gardener class through Santa Barbara City College District Continuing Education Division (Adult Education) in Santa Barbara or Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. 
The class covers topics on resource efficient and pollution prevention landscape maintenance practices. The class is held twice per year and is taught bilingually in both English and Spanish. The class format is ten 2.5-hour sessions with class and field time.
After completion of the course and a final test, gardeners are issued a Green Gardener card and certificate of completion and then placed on the Green Gardener list (if providing gardening services) which is promoted to the public. The Green Gardener card is for an individual not a company, however the listing will include the certified individual's company name and issued annually with completion of 2 hours continuing education.
Green Gardeners may become Advanced Green Gardeners by taking additional training. For more information on becoming an Advanced Green Gardener, contact the Green Gardener Program.