Grow Your Own - Truckee Community Festival
sƔb 03 de jun
|Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens
Purchase 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
03 jun 2023, 11:00 a.m. ā 2:00 p.m. GMT-7
Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens, 8000 Estates Dr, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
About The Event
VIEW DETAILS OF THE HIGH ELEVATION SEEDLING SETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
View the full list of the Truckee event activites
Join us for the 1st annual Grow Your Own Festival, a FREE community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions. Formerly individual weekly workshops, now single day events hosted at three unique locations, Tahoe City, Truckee, and South Lake Tahoe. Ā 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 or reserve your high elevation edible garden seedlings available for pick up at the event. This year's edible seedling sets specifically chosen for our unique mountain climate include:
- tomatoes & peppers
- leafy greens
- potatoes
- peas
- squash
- onions & leeks
- edible flowers
Availability is very limited, we encourage you to reserve in advance. Your purchase will help support the future of the Grow Your Own program. Ā (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. Ā Additional demonstrations and vendors will be exhibiting container gardens, raised garden beds, compost, and more. View the full list of the Truckee event activites.
For those looking for inspiration, you can tour the gardens at each location to get ideas for your own garden. And, learn about volunteer opportunities that help you learn as you grow!
The Grow Your Own Garden 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, The Tallac Historic Site, and Slow Food Lake Tahoe. Ā Please consider a donation to the Grow-Your-Own Fund to keep the program running. Ā We appreciate your support of our programs!
Are you an organization or vendor thatās interested in showcasing at the event? Ā Get in touch with us:
Tahoe City: Ā antoy@ucdavis.edu
Truckee: Ā info@slowfoodlaketahoe.org
South Lake Tahoe: Ā christyfarms@icloud.com
Grow Your Own Events in 2023:
- Festival - Friday, June 2nd, 3pm - 7pm @ the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Centerās Tahoe City Field Station
- Festival - Saturday, June 3rd, 11am - 2pm @ the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens in Truckee
- Festival - Saturday, June 10th, 11am - 2pm @ the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe
- Fall Workshops - TBD
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
USDĀ 0.00Venta finalizadaDonation 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.
Paga lo que quierasVenta finalizadaPotatoes
Register to pick up a set of high elevation POTATOES at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. View the main event description for details about what's included.Register to pick up a set of high elevation POTATOES at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Venta finalizadaPeas
Register to pick up a set of high elevation PEAS (seeds only) at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Venta finalizadaPlantas de arranque
Ayude a respaldar el futuro del programa: vea el taller virtual gratuito y recoja sus plantas iniciales de $ 10 el sĆ”bado siguiente a la clase, de 9 a. Las plantas de arranque que no se recojan serĆ”n donadas al jardĆn, no se darĆ”n reembolsos. Reciba una buena cantidad de patatas de arranque de mĆŗltiples variedades. * Todas las variedades de plantas y recuentos estĆ”n sujetos a cambios en funciĆ³n del Ć©xito del cultivo inicial.
USDĀ 20.00Entradas agotadasLeafy Greens
Register to pick up a set of high elevation LEAFY GREENS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. View the main event description for details about what's iRegister to pick up a set of high elevation LEAFY GREENS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Entradas agotadasSquash
Register to pick up a set of high elevation SQUASH at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. View the main event description for details about what's included. SeRegister to pick up a set of high elevation SQUASH at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Entradas agotadasOnions & Leeks
Register to pick up a set of high elevation ONIONS & LEEKS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. View the main event description for details about whatRegister to pick up a set of high elevation ONIONS & LEEKS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Entradas agotadasEdible Flowers
Register to pick up a set of high elevation EDIBLE FLOWERS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. View the main event description for details about whatRegister to pick up a set of high elevation EDIBLE FLOWERS at the TRUCKEE location, Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-2pm. 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!
USDĀ 15.00Entradas agotadas
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