SANTA BARBARA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Santa Barbara County Horticulture Society is the oldest club in Santa Barbara. In fact it is the oldest non profit in the State of California.  Founded in 1880, the club is over 120 years old. The club currently has over 200 members. The members have one thing in common: They love plants and gardens. 

ANNUAL PLANT SALE IS SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2010 10AM - 2PM  MAC KENZIE PARK  LAS POSITAS AND STATE ST.

The Club awards annual scholarships, awards a bouquet of the year to an outstanding horticulture contributor, and participates in civic and community horticultural projects.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. at the Louise Lowry Davis Center, 1232 De La Vina St. Santa Barbara.  The next meeting is August 4.  The speaker is Cari Vega of Do Right Nusery.

Guests are invited to attend meetings. There is a free plant exchange prior to the meeting, refreshments are provided, there is a speaker with demonstrations and or slide shows, then a plant raffle where tickets cost only 25 cents, and there are announcements like the upcomming tours of local gardens. To see upcoming meeting dates and speakers visit the Events page.

The club encourages new members and membership dues are only $20 per family. The club has about 250 family members. Membership benefits include being able to attend the monthly tours; to buy plants early at the plant auction; the monthly news letter; and supporting local causes.

 Pictures are being added to the site by members. Go to the Pictures page to see how you can add photos. These will be available to the public and we will choose some to put into the website and make it more attractive.