Companion planting is the practice of growing compatible plants together, and has been practiced by gardeners for centuries. This has long been a valuable tool in organic gardening.
This workshop will explore the physiology behind this ecologically sound gardening practice. We will see how companion planting complements inter-cropping and crop rotation to improve the soil environment and plant yields. The focus will be on companion planting for use in vegetable gardening. Examples of species that can be used to attract beneficial insects, and predators to keep pests in check will be reviewed.
Date: Wednesday, 2012 February 15
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: University of Lethbridge, Anderson Hall Room 116
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Cost: Free to CRCGA members; $3 for non-members
Presenter: Joanna Fraser of JoJo Garden Design and Consulting
JoJo Garden Design and Consulting is owned and operated as a home based business by Joanna Fraser. The business has been operational since 2002, first at ‘arms length’ with Plants Etc (formerly Perma Green Garden Centre) until it closed in 2004. The services offered include planning, planting, yard design, maintenance and garden soil assessments. Joanna also writes and conducts workshops on gardening topics.
Mark your calendars for other upcoming CRCGA workshops:
> March 21: Understanding Soil
> April 18: The Berkeley Composting Method
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