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Green Garden Links

Compost Tea


  • Elaine Ingham’s article on making Compost Tea in a 5-gallon bucket
  • National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Notes on Compost Teas
  • Lotusland uses Earthfort’s compost tea brewer

Compost


  • SB County waste reduction programs
  • Backyard composting booklet

Sustainable Turf Care


  • National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service sustainable turf care guide

Earthworms


  • Page for children about Herman the Worm. 

Beneficial Insects and Soil Microorganisms


  • Beneficial insect supplier
  • Mycorrhizal Applications, Inc.
  • Mycorrhizal Products

Pest Management and Insect Identification


  • University of California IPM Online and www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/exoticpestsmenu.html

Sustainable Soil Management


  • National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service guide to building and maintaining healthy soil
  • Overview of soil foodweb and work by Dr. Elaine Ingham
  • Soil analysis

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  • Products for organic gardening and farming; online ordering
  • Organic fertilizers, ecological pest controls, irrigation systems; online ordering
  • Natural pet, garden and farm supplies; located in Goleta
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  • In Memoriam: Frank Fujii 1917–2016

Reservations

To make a reservation, call Visitor Services. 805.969.9990

Self-guided tours are at 9:15, 9:30 and 9:45 AM and 1:15, 1:30 and 1:45 PM. Reservation times are available Wed. – Sat. through Dec. 23. Lotusland  will be closed January 4 – 14. All visits require a reservation.

Upcoming Events

  1. Lessons from Lotusland: Tantalizing Topiaries: Lotusland Living Sculptures

    April 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  2. Sanctuary – Thursday, April 22

    April 22
  3. Mother’s Day Picnic – Saturday, May 8

    May 8
  4. Dads & Grads Picnic – Sunday, June 20

    June 20
  5. SAVE THE DATE LOTUSLAND CELEBRATES: Petal to the Metal

    July 24

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Visit the Garden Shop online. Enjoy the Lotusland Garden Shop online store and help support the garden all year long.

 

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