Fall Garlic Workshop
Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for an essential workshop dedicated to fall garlic planting. Learn to successfully plant and overwinter garlic so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest next summer. A limited quantity of garlic seeds will be available to purchase for $5, cash or check only.
What You’ll Learn:
- Selection
- How to choose the right cold-hardy varieties.
- Soil preparation
- How to amend your garden beds to encourage strong root growth before the ground freezes.
- Planting and Overwintering
- Proper depth, spacing, and mulching techniques to insulate and protect your cloves during the deep winter months.
- Spring Care
- What to expect when the snow melts, including early watering tips and when to harvest those delicious garlic scapes.
Class Details:
- When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
- Where: Keep Tahoe Blue, The Spurlock/Evers Environment and Education Center, 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Cost: FREE
Note:
This is an in-person event. Parking is very limited; allow time to park at the new Save Mart parking lot across the street and walk over via the crosswalks at the traffic light. On-site registration available, space permitting.
Questions?
Please contact UC Master Gardeners of South Lake Tahoe Basin at (530) 621-5502 or laketahoemg@ucanr.edu.