Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe
High Elevation Garden Workshop - Grow your own garlic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 7:52am
Event Date:
September 15, 2020 - 5:00pm
Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, Slow Food Lake Tahoe, and UC Davis TERC for their next virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. In this next Grow Your Own/High Elevation Garden Workshop, participants will learn how to grow garlic.
Those participating will receive a garlic starter plant on September 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 for plants. There are pick up locations in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Tahoe City.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
Free virtual workshops on growing vegetables in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 2:01pm
Get prepared for the upcoming gardening season by participating in upcoming virtual Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening workshops hosted by UC Davis TERC, UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, and Slow Food Lake Tahoe.
The five free workshops will get you excited and ready to prepare for growing. They are all held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the dates below:
Organic Gardening 101 - 5/5
Potatoes 5/12
Lettuce and Kale - 5/19
Artichokes - 5/26
Tomatoes - 6/2
Time running out to apply to become a UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:50am
UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe invite Tahoe-based community members with a passion for gardening and helping others to join their 2020 training.
This training is fun, informative and hands-on and is a chance to learn science-based sustainable gardening practices. No prior experience necessary.
Become a UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 2:43pm
The University of California invites Tahoe-based adults interested in teaching others sustainable gardening to become a Master Gardener volunteer. You will learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with others. UC Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about gardening.
Free Workshop: How to Design a Tahoe Friendly Garden
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 8:22am
Event Date:
August 20, 2019 - 6:00pm Are you ready for a garden re-do? Have the kids flown the coup or do you want to spend more time hiking and less time maintaining your lawn? Then this workshop is for you. UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are offering a planning and design presentation including a guided design activity where you will be stepped through the process of what to consider when designing your own garden. There will be time for questions about your individual landscape projects and lots of useful information.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Friendly Garden Workshop @ SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 1:56pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2019 - 1:00pm It’s summertime! What a great time to be out enjoying your garden. And while you are out there, have you have been considering a few changes? Maybe it could better suit your needs, or you would like to reduce maintenance. Perhaps you want a pollinator garden or to better manage pests? This gardening workshop is for you! Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will provide you with tools and guidance to help you take that step from dreaming to doing. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Master Gardeners 2019 Plant Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 5:28pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2019 - 12:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are having their 6th annual Plant Sale on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12 noon to 2 PM. (Or until all plants are sold, so arrive early!) This year’s sale will be held in the Cowork Tahoe parking lot. (Formerly Tahoe Mountain Lab) at 3079 Harrison Avenue, SLT. There will be a wide variety of Tahoe and Sierra natives as well as many high elevation adaptive plants. Vegetable plants will be very limited this year.
Location
Cowork Tahoe
3079 Harrison Avenue
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Putting a Garden to Bed Workshop at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 7:08am
Event Date:
October 6, 2018 - 1:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an informational program on preparing a garden for the winter. After an inside "how to" session, we'll all head out to the Library's new BB's Garden to have a hands on demonstration. The Friends are looking for volunteers who would like to help maintain the library's garden, so in addition to be a workshop for all who want to learn gardening techniques for our unique Tahoe environment, this afternoon is also a training session for volunteers.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Garlic Talk by the Master Gardeners at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2018 - 6:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are pleased to offer a free workshop (donation suggested) on growing fall planted garlic, shallots and elephant garlic. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free bulbs and cloves for fall planting and will be asked to provide basic information on how each variety does, based on what type growing technique is used to grow out provided plant materials.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Free Soup Night to highlight local produce use at schools and restaurants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 1:54pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2018 - 5:30pm
UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be holding an evening of not only culinary fun, but one with free food as they bring together the community, local produce, food and gardening.
On Thursday, April 19, the Soup Night will be held at South Lake Brewing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Soup will be prepared by South Tahoe High School Culinary Arts Program and the bread will be prepared by Lake Tahoe Community College Culinary Arts Program.
Series of workshops to help with South Lake Tahoe gardens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 1:56pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2018 - 1:00pm
Tahoe Friendly Garden Workshops will be hld this spring in South Lake Tahoe through a partnership of the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe and South Tahoe Public Utility District.
They are hosting three free garden/landscape design workshops at the South Lake Tahoe Library located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Full weekend of activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:58pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend. Now that South Tahoe and Whittell High Schools had their homecoming games Friday night, the rest of the weekend can be filled with everything from helping feed local youth, buying mattresses or playing golf for the high school, honoring one of the City's first leaders and enjoying the annual Fire Fest.
Fall plant sale and Grow Dome tours at Sierra House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2017 - 9:00am
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are holding their Fall plant sale at Sierra House Elementary on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. They are selling over 800 native and perennial plants.
Since the sale is taking place at Sierra House, what better time than to take tours of the school's grow domes?
The students will be selling their garden art as well.
Watch demonstrations and learn planting tips from the professionals of UCCE Master Gardeners.
Sierra House Elementary is located at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe.
Garlic Gardening Talk at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 7:57am
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 1:00pm Ever consider growing garlic in your garden here in Tahoe? Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe at this free workshop to learn how garlic can be grown at the Lake. Participants will receive instruction on cultivation techniques, and the history/background on the plant. Everyone will leave with free garlic for their gardens. This is a family friendly workshop, with a hands-on opportunity to get acquainted with growing vegetables. All 'thumbs' welcome.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Master Gardener vegetable plant sale at Ski Run Farmer's Market
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2017 - 3:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of South Lake Tahoe are having part one (vegetables only) of their 4th annual Plant Sale this Friday, June 9 at the Ski Run Farmers Market from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or until they sell out of plants. The sale is being held jointly with the Sierra House Elementary School who will be selling student crafted garden art.
Learn about high-altitude gardening with Gary Romano in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 8:01pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
On May 20 at 2:00 p.m., third-generation farmer and author of “July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra” Gary Romano will take your questions about gardening and mountain farming at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Romano will share tips and techniques for growing food in the Sierra Nevada, including the foothills and the east slope. The talk is sponsored by the Friends of the Library in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe. The event is free and open to the public, and “July & Winter” will be available for purchase.
New format for Master Gardeners plant sale in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 3:56pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2017 - 3:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are having their 4th annual Plant Sale takes on a different format this year. Natives and other perennials need more time to grow out of their overwintering slumber so the sale will be held in two segments. Vegetable plants will be sold at the Ski Run Farmers Market on friday, June 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (or until all plants have been sold) and the Natives and Perennials will be sold on Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sierra House Elementary School.
Location
Ski Run Farmers Market
Ski Run
3 pm - 7 pm
United States
38° 44' 1.734" N, 120° 36' 26.3628" W
See map: Google Maps
Growing Food in Tahoe Workshop held at Kahle: Potatoes & Onions
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 7:22am
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 1:00pm Ever consider growing fruits and vegetables in your garden here in Tahoe? Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe this May for free workshops to learn how food can be grown at the Lake. Participants receive instruction on cultivation techniques, and history/background on the plants being highlighted. Everyone will leave with free plants for their gardens. These are family friendly workshops, with hands-on opportunities to get acquainted with growing vegetables.
"July & Winter": Growing Food in the Sierra Presented at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 9:45am
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm Gary Romano, owner of Sierra Valley Farms presents his newest book, "July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Romano shares his knowledge from decades of experience growing food in the Sierra Nevada. Despite the challenging mountain climate and soil, he has successfully grown food on his 65-acre organic farm and shares hard-earned tips, essential for home gardeners and small farmers.
This interesting, inspiring and free event is presented in partnership by the Friends of the Library and the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Growing Food in Tahoe Workshop Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:06am
Dreaming of your garden? Want to get a jump start on prepping veggies for your summer garden?
Join the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe this May for free family friendly, hands-on workshops to learn how food can be grown at the Lake. They will be hosting Growing Food in Lake Tahoe Workshop Series around the lake.
Participants receive instruction on cultivation technique and background on the plants being highlighted. Everyone will leave with free plants for their garden.
Tomatoes Workshop at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 2:48pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2017 - 6:00pm Yes! The one vegetable (actually a fruit) that everyone wants to grow, but is that problem child here in Tahoe. Learn the techniques required to grow these plants in our cool summers. Topics include proper varietal selection, location in the garden or container, planting options and methods for protecting the young plants and fruit. Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for a free workshop to learn how food can be grown at the Lake. Participants receive instruction on cultivation techniques, and history/background on the plants being highlighted.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Asparagus Workshop at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 2:45pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 10:00am This hardy perennial vegetable can become part of an edible landscape, and a mainstay in your garden. Ever consider growing fruits and vegetables in your garden here in Tahoe? Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for a workshop to learn how food can be grown at the Lake. Participants receive instruction on cultivation techniques, and history/background on the plants being highlighted. Everyone will leave with free plants for their gardens. These are family friendly workshops, with hands-on opportunities to get acquainted with growing vegetables.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Gary Romano with "July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra" at SLT Library - CANCELLED
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 3:31pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2017 - 2:00pm 8:45 a.m. update 4/8 - This event has been cancelled due to weather.
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Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Learn how to grow onions and garlic in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 10:08am
Event Date:
September 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are holding a free workshop on how to plant and grow fall alliums with a focus on garlics and onions September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden.
Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe June Day Jamboree and Plant Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 6:18pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 9:00am The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, local volunteers working on behalf of the University of California Cooperative Extension in Davis, will once again hold the June Day Jamboree and Plant Sale on Saturday, June 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden.
Our Changing Climate: A public talk on climate change at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 10:08am
Event Date:
April 28, 2016 - 6:30pm UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Present: South Lake Tahoe's Changing Climate on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/Board Room.
Our climate is unhealthy but we have the power to heal. You've heard people talk about it. We all sense that our climate is changing right here in Tahoe, but is it true? And if it is changing, what can we possibly do about it?
Presentation by South Lake Tahoe local and UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Turnbull.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College (Aspen & Board Rooms)
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
37° 38' 30.084" N, 81° 27' 20.4228" W
See map: Google Maps
8th Annual Conservation Landscape Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:12am
Event Date:
August 19, 2015 - 4:30pm The public will have a chance to learn about sustainable landscaping in Lake Tahoe at the 8th Annual Conservation Landscape Tour on August 19. The tour will begin at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden and continue down Pioneer Trail towards Meyers Station.
Tahoe in Bloom Garden Tour
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2015 - 9:00am
The annual garden tour in South Lake Tahoe, once an annual event for the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, is now being hosted by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners holding plant sale and June Jamboree
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2015 - 9:00am
The Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, a group of volunteers trained through the UC of California, will be holding their annual June Day Jamboree and Plant Sale on June 13 at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Sign ups being taken for 11 week Master Gardener training session
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 10:13pm
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about gardening and landscaping to apply to train as a Lake Tahoe Master Gardener volunteer. UCCE Master Gardener volunteers learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the gardening community. Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Plant Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 7:27am
Event Date:
June 7, 2014 - 9:00am UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Plant Sale: June 7, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Perennials and organic, non-GMO vegetables. Cash or checks only; sorry no credit cards.
Bring old pots to recycle!
