Want to grow your own fruits and vegetables here in Tahoe? Make sure you learn the tricks, the environmentally-friendly ways, and the science-based methods for gardening at high elevation by attending one of the two community garden days in May and June. Participants receive instruction on cultivation techniques, history/background on the plants being highlighted, various strategies to apply based on their local growing environment, and can take home plants specifically selected for the Tahoe garden. These are family-friendly workshops, with opportunities to get acquainted with growing fruits and vegetables. All workshops are in collaboration with UCCE Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners. Registration is not required, reach out to mhudson@ucdavis.edu with any questions.

The 2025 Grow Your Own Community Gardening Festival will feature TERC staff, researchers, and volunteers onsite to provide science fun for the whole family. Visitors can also get an insider look into the TERC Tahoe City Field Station and learn about the latest research from UC Davis.

Organic compost (the garden's black gold) is generously being donated from Full Circle Compost for all participants. Bring your own bucket, bag, or container of your choice to take home compost to boost your soil for happier and healthier plants. Bike, walk, or carpool to the event and participants received a raffle ticket to win a gift card to Perennial Landscape and Nursery in Tahoe Vista, CA. 

This little festival will pack in the fun, come on out and check it out!