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Being A Green Gardener

How It Works

Benefits

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How It Works

Gardeners attend the Green Gardener class through Santa Barbara City College 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 fifteen 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.

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Benefits of Becoming A Green Gardener

Improve the health, appearance and value of landscapes.
Improve resource efficiency and reduce pollution on landscape sites.
Your name and company name on the Green Gardener website and list distributed to the public.
Networking and local business discounts. Click here for additional benefits.

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Class Schedules

No classes are currently in session but we expect a new class to be offered in the fall of 2013, starting the 1st week of September. Please check back later for details.

In Santa Barbara (through Santa Barbara Community College Continuing Education)

Wake Center
300 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara
Cost: $35 (materials fee)

Registration: To reserve a seat in the class, you are encouraged to register in advance. You can register in advance at the Wake Center or online. You can also register on the first day of class but this does not guaranteed you a seat in the class.

Class Dates:
Wednesdays
(Note- there is usually a two week break during the middle of this course.)

Class Time: 4:00-6:30 pm

All classes are expected to be at the same location and time as shown above.

Classes taught in English and Spanish. The Green Gardener class is a State-certification program offered through the Community College District.

Go to Santa Barbara City College's Continuing Education website or class schedule for more information,
or call SBCC at (805) 683-8260

In Santa Maria
No Class Currently Scheduled

Green Gardener Class Curriculum Class Schedules 01 Course Slides Now Available!

Course PDFs Courses

English Spanish   1. Right Plant in the Right Place

English Spanish   2. Irrigation Management: Water, Plants, and Soils

English Spanish 3. Irrigation Management: Scheduling and Irrigation Controllers

English Spanish 4. Irrigation Management: Troubleshooting Irrigation Systems

English Spanish 5. Irrigation Management: Design and Efficiency

English Spanish 6. Fertilizers and Grasscycling

English Spanish 7. Mulches and Composts: Keeping Greenwaste On-Site

English Spanish   8. Pruning for Plant Health

English Spanish   9. Integrated Pest Management: Pests

English Spanish   10. Integrated Pest Management: Weeds

English Spanish   11. Soil Fertility

English Spanish   12. Selling Water Efficiency

English Spanish   13. WaterWise Landscaping Programs

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