*   What is Companion Planting?
*   How Does Companion Planting Work
*   Getting Started with Companions

*   How Plants Control Pests
*   Companions as Nursery Crops
*   Companions as Repellents

*   Create Effective Combinations
*   Organize Crops by Growth Habits
*   Combine Compatible Nutrient Needs

Apologies but the start time for the Companion Planting Workshop was stated incorrectly. The Session will start at 10:00 AM and will conclude about 11:30 or after, depending on questions. Please call the EnviroHouse if you have questions. City of Tacoma EnviroHouse Ph. 253.573.2426 EHouse@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:EHouse@cityoftacoma.org> www.cityoftacoma.org/EnviroHouse/<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/EnviroHouse/> Hours: Wed.-Fri. 10-3; Sat.-Sun. 11-5 From: tacoma-environews-bounces@cityoftacoma.org [mailto:tacoma-environews-bounces@cityoftacoma.org] On Behalf Of Enviro House Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:13 PM To: Tacoma-EnviroNews@cityoftacoma.org Subject: [Tacoma-EnviroNews] Free Companion Planting Workshop Space Still Available FREE Companion Planting Workshop Saturday, June 16 10:30 a.m. 10:00 AM City of Tacoma EnviroHouse Tacoma Landfill, 3510 S. Mullen St., Tacoma 98409 "Companion Planting: Fact or Fiction" is a 2 part series that examines centuries-old techniques that explore controlling pests, improving harvest by sharing resources, and enriching soils. Part 1 Basics * What is Companion Planting? * How Does Companion Planting Work * Getting Started with Companions Companion Planting for Pest Control * How Plants Control Pests * Companions as Nursery Crops * Companions as Repellents Inter-planting * Create Effective Combinations * Organize Crops by Growth Habits * Combine Compatible Nutrient Needs Space is limited. Registration is required. www.cityoftacoma.org/envirohouse<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/envirohouse> or call (253) 573-2426 Workshops are open to Tacoma and Pierce County residents. Schedule is subject to change.