El Dorado

Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for a free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!Edible plants chosen specifically for Tahoe's…

The UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin are signed up for a participant booth at the 2025 South Tahoe Earth Day Festival. The theme of this year’s event is Protect Lake Tahoe, Protect Our Future, and is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community…

The UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be participating at this event hosted by the South Lake Brewing Company.  Join us in celebrating Earth Day with some education and fun that everyone can enjoy!

Join us once a month for a free public tour on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9:00am. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. The garden may be closed due to inclement weather or…

Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…

Weather permitting, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays from March to November for Open Garden Days. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…

Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more.

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.

Learn how to save food, money, time and resources by repurposing and preserving edibles which might otherwise be wasted.

The UC Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County are teaming up with the El Dorado Farm Bureau for this event. In this class we will discuss and demonstrate the basics of boiling water canning. We will discuss how to safely can products at home using science-based methods and recipes.