Fri, May 31
|UC Davis TERC Tahoe City Field Station
Grow-Your-Own - a Tahoe City Community Festival
Order your high elevation edible seedlings and pick them up at this FREE community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.
Time & Location
May 31, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
UC Davis TERC Tahoe City Field Station, 2400 Lake Forest Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, USA
About The Event
VIEW DETAILS OF THE HIGH ELEVATION SEEDLING SETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
View a full list of the Tahoe City event activities
Join us for the 2nd annual Grow-Your-Own Festival, a FREE community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions - hosted at three unique locations, Tahoe City, Truckee, and South Lake Tahoe. These special events will feature a high elevation seedling sale and edible gardening demos with a special emphasis on watershed-friendly practices. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. Come grow with us!
Register below to attend the FREE festival and/or reserve your high elevation edible garden seedlings available for pick up at the event. This year's seedling sets specifically chosen for our unique mountain climate include:
- peas & beans
- leafy greens
- tomatoes & peppers
- edible flowers
- squash & pumpkins
- onions & leeks
- potatoes
- root crops
- micro-greens
Availability is very limited, we encourage you to reserve in advance. Your purchase will help support the future of the Grow Your Own program. (view details of the high elevation seedling sets available for purchase)
UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be providing informative hands-on demonstrations and will be available to answer all your questions about what grows best in our region. They will cover topics such as plant selection, soil preparation, watershed friendly practices, and pest control. Additional demonstrations and vendors will be exhibiting container gardens, raised garden beds, compost, and more.
For those looking for inspiration, you can tour the gardens at each location to get ideas for your own garden or, chat with various vendors about the best gardening pratcices for our area. FREE kids activities will be available to inspire the little ones too. And, learn about volunteer opportunities that help you learn as you grow!
The Grow-Your-Own Gardening Festival is a must-attend event for anyone interested in edible gardening or simply looking for a fun and educational day out. All-ages are welcome at these family friendly events. Come join us and be inspired with new skills to create your own edible garden in our high elevation community.
The Grow-Your-Own program is brought to you by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, The Great Basin Institute, and Slow Food Lake Tahoe. Your purcahse of seedlings will greatly help support the future of the Grow-Your-Own program. We appreciate your support of our programs!
Are you an organization or vendor that’s interested in showcasing at the event? Get in touch with us:
Tahoe City: antoy@ucdavis.edu
Truckee: info@slowfoodlaketahoe.org
South Lake Tahoe: christyfarms@icloud.com
Grow-Your-Own Festivals in 2024:
- Friday, May 31st, 4pm - 7pm @ the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s Tahoe City Field Station
- Saturday, June 1st, 11am - 2pm @ the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens in Truckee
- Saturday, June 8th, 11am - 2pm @ the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe
Tickets
Festival RSVP
Add your name to the guest list if you plan to attend the FREE Grow Your Own Festival - A high elevation edible garden community event
$0.00Donation of Support
Thank you for your donation to help support future Grow Your Own programs! We use your donations to help purchase additional edible plants for local community gardens and schools - providing education and nutritional equality for your local community.
$- Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Peas & Beans
Register to pick up a set of high elevation PEAS & BEANS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Leafy Greens
Register to pick up a set of high elevation LEAFY GREENS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Tomatoes & Peppers
Register to pick up a set of high elevation TOMATOES & PEPPERS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$20.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Edible Flowers
Register to pick up a set of high elevation EDIBLE FLOWERS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Squash & Pumpkins
Register to pick up a set of high elevation SQUASH & PUMPKINS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Onions & Leeks
Register to pick up a set of high elevation ONIONS & LEEKS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Potatoes
Register to pick up a set of high elevation POTATOES at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Root Crops
Register to pick up a set of high elevation ROOT CROPS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$15.00 - Sale ends: May 27, 11:55 PM
Micro-Greens
Register to pick up a set of high elevation MICRO-GREENS at the TAHOE CITY location, Friday, May 31st, 4pm-7pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. Seed/Seedling sets that are not picked up will be donated to the local garden, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your support of the program!
$5.00
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