Central Coast Residents, We Need Your Input.

This survey is contributing to a research collaboration between Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The results of this survey will be used to improve community outreach efforts by establishing a baseline understanding of the public’s familiarity and use of native plants in home garden settings.

Your input is invaluable to our research. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. (Note: pay close attention to your confirmation page where you can enter to win an annual Garden Membership on us!)
First, we want to understand what attracts you most to Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens.
To establish a common understanding of “native plants,” we'll refer to California Native Plant Society's definition which says, "California’s native plants evolved here over a very long period, and are the plants which the first Californians knew and depended on for their livelihood. These plants have co-evolved with animals, fungi, and microbes, to form a complex network of relationships. They are the foundation of our native ecosystems or natural communities. (https://www.cnps.org/gardening/why-natives/what-are-native-plants)

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* 1. Of the following, rank (from highest to lowest) what would motivate you to visit the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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* 2. Is there another motivation not listed that you can share? If so, how important is it to you?

In the following section, we are seeking to learn what may or may not prevent you from growing native plants.

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* 3. Do you currently grow native plants in your private outdoor space? (Including balconies or side yards)

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* 4. If yes, how much of your outdoor space is made up of native plants?

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* 5. How strongly do you agree with the following statements?

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My knowledge about how to garden with native plants is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
My concerns about year round aesthetics of native plants is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
My knowledge about where to acquire native plants is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
My time is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
Money is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
My available outdoor space is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.
My motivation is a limiting factor that impacts my ability to grow native plants.

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* 6. If you answered your motivation was a limiting factor, would learning about the benefits provided by native plants increase your motivation to grow them?

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* 7. What is one thing that would motivate you to plant more native plants?

In this next section, we are interested in understanding how knowledgeable the Central Coast community is regarding native plants.

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* 8. I feel that I have a strong baseline of knowledge about the benefits of native plants.

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* 9. If you strongly agree or agree to question #8, how did you learn about the benefits of native plants?

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* 10. I feel that I have a strong baseline of knowledge about gardening with native plants.

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* 11. If you answered disagree or strongly disagree in question #11, would you be interested in any of the following resources for learning more about gardening with native plants? (select all the apply)

In the following section, we are interested in understanding how you support native plants and their use.

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* 12. I advocate for native plants. (The definition of "advocate" is one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause.

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* 13. If you consider yourself a native plant advocate, what were the key moments and/or factors that led you to take action?

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* 14. 1. I am aware that native plants face various threats and can identify them.

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* 15. If all of your neighbors started planting native plants, would you be more inclined to grow them?

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* 16. Rank which of the following factors are the most important to you when designing your own outdoor spaces, from most to least important.

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* 17. Are there other important factors not listed that you can share?

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* 18. In the last 5 years have you designed your outdoor space with the help of a landscape designer or landscaping company?

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* 19. If you worked with a designer/landscaper, how comfortable did you feel asking for native plants throughout the design process?

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* 20. Select one of the following statements that best matches you:

Thank you for responding to our survey, before you go, please tell us a bit more about yourself.

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* 21. What year were you born?

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* 22. What area do you live in?

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* 23. Are you a Garden Member?

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* 24. What is your gender?

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* 25. From the list below, check all the following statements that apply to you:

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