Central Sierra: Fall Garlic Workshop (South Lake Tahoe)
Venue
Keep Tahoe Blue, Spurlock/Evers Environment and Education Center
2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
Event Type
Workshops
This is an in-person event
This free class will teach you to successfully plant and overwinter garlic so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest next summer!
About the Event
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.
Event Contacts
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
laketahoemg@ucanr.edu
(530) 621-5502