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Articles by the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin contain information and lessons about gardening in the region, and are based on the best science and research as well as experience of the area's Master Gardeners. 

UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

What to Plant to Encourage Pollinators

April 8, 2026
Plants for Pollinators Did you know that over 80% of flowering plants require an insect to move pollen and that 35% of crop production worldwide depends on pollinators? To bring it home to you, one in three mouthfuls of food and drink that you consume has been produced through the work of pollinators…
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Vegetable Variety Selection and Starting from Seed

March 24, 2026
By Lisa Strand
Growing vegetables can be fun! It also can be very frustrating. But in any case, growing vegetables provides a wonderful learning experience for us as we learn from our successes and mistakes.  Here, we will discuss how to select varieties appropriate to our short growing season and how to start your…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Vegetable Planting Schedule for the Lake Tahoe Basin

March 23, 2026
Below is a crop-by-crop summary of the best time to plant vegetables here in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Keep in mind these are estimates of ideal planting windows, each season can bring very different conditions so also take into account potential freezes in the weather forecast and your individual planting…
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